Can the judge put me in jail if I dont pay my support on time?
Yes. A judge can find that you are in contempt of court and incarcerate you for failing to obey a court order that requires you to pay support. If you are having difficulty paying your support, contact The Baltimore County Office of Child Support Enforcement immediately or file a petition with the court asking the court to review your support order. • My friend only pays $25 per week. Why do I pay more? Each child support award is based on statutory formula that takes into account the incomes of each of the parents, the number of children and specific expenses related to the care of children. Therefore, it is likely that two people with the same number of children will have different child support obligations. • I gave the custodian money for school clothes. Shouldnt that count against my support? No. The court order requires you to pay your support obligation through The Baltimore County Office of Child Support Enforcement. Any payments you make to the custodian directly or payments y
