Child Support Modification in Maryland

Whenever there is a situation where the court has entered an order establishing child support that order is subject to further court modification in the event circumstances change. It is important that if there is a material change of financial circumstances that a motion for modification of the child support must be filed immediately. Typically changes occur when incomes increase or decrease or when the living arrangements involving the minor child(ren) have changed. You will find in the family law article section 12 – 104 Modification of Child Support Award the courts authority to modify an existing child support award. It is worth noting that the modification is not retroactive back to a date prior to the date of filing. As such it is very important that once you believe you have a material change of financial circumstances that you immediately file your motion for modification. Another very good case on the definition of a material change of circumstances can be found in Kierein v Kierin 323 A 2d 632.