What happens if I dont pay my support obligation as ordered by the court?
Maryland law allows The Baltimore County Office of Child Support Enforcement to initiate a court action when payments are delinquent. The law also provides additional non-court remedies to enforce delinquent support payments such as tax intercepts, lottery intercepts, credit bureau reporting, and license suspensions. If you are unable to pay your obligation as ordered, contact your support officer immediately. • If I am paying towards arrears per the Court Order, can my tax refund be intercepted? Yes. The IRS will intercept a federal income tax refund for child support arrears which equal $500 or more. The Maryland Comptrollers Office will intercept a state income tax refund on support arrears equal to $150 or more. • I am remarried and owe back child support. Can I file a joint return? If a joint tax return is filed, your entire tax refund is subject to interception. However, if you file a separate or combined separate tax return, your spouse, who is not liable for past due support, w
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