The custodial parent tells me that he/she no longer wants child support. Can I stop paying?
No. You must discuss this with your support officer since only the custodian in a non-welfare case can request that child support services be terminated. See # 13. • My girlfriend/boyfriend/new spouse has a child which I am supporting. Can I get credit for supporting them? No. You may only receive credit for a child which you are obligated to support by law. Generally, you are obligated to support your own biological children and legally adopted children. The reason for this is that there is another parent or guardian who is supposed to be financially responsible for that child(ren)s support. • 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 you
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- The custodial parent tells me that he/she no longer wants child support. Can I stop paying?
