What is Voluntary Impoverishment?

October 12th, 2017
When a parent or spouse is determined voluntarily impoverished, the court may determine child support or alimony based upon the parent’s or spouse’s potential income and earning capacity. In Child Support Cases: Voluntary impoverishment was d… Read More
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Categories: Financial Support (Child Support & Alimony), Frequently Asked Questions
Tags: Alimony, Child Support, Imputed Income, Voluntary Impoverishment

Can Immigration Status Impact Maryland Child Support?

October 9th, 2017
On September 29, the Court of Special Appeals issued an opinion about child support, focusing on the intersection of voluntary impoverishment (deliberate unemployment or underemployment to avoid paying child support) and immigration status. In short,… Read More
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Categories: Children & Custody, Financial Support (Child Support & Alimony), Frequently Asked Questions, Legal Developments
Tags: Child Support, Imputed Income, Minimum Wage, Voluntary Impoverishment