Divorce in Maryland Deviation from Child Support Guidelines

The law in Maryland does give the judge discretion to deviate from child support guidelines. The judge must explain why the deviation is in the child's best interest. However a deviation will often times be granted to facilitate vi station over distances to offset travel cost as an example. Also, if the non custodial spouse actually pays for after born children, they can also seek a deviation. The law likes to reward the person who pays child support whether court ordered or not. Ultimately the court can allow a deviation where is it justified to do so and in the child's best interest. If you have questions on divorce in Maryland please feel free to call me. 1-888-760-7339.