QUESTION
How can you get an extension to make a back payment for child support without being held in contempt
Asked on Jan 22nd, 2018 on Child Support - Maryland
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I had a hearing scheduled for today and I could not make it because I started a new job today I contacted child support and the court and child support and gave them my payroll information and the court stated that I had to come up with $500 by Wednesday in order to avoid being held in contempt. I won't have money until I get paid 02/09/2018. I have been paying my child support until I lost my job 09/29/2017. I just need an extension until 02/09
1 ANSWER
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You should have a lawyer with you throughout until the child turns adult age. Until then the child-parent will always be dragging you to court for one thing or another. I highly doubt that you will be able to get an extension for the payment.What you might be able to do is contact the other parent and explain the situation. This will be the only way you can get away from contempt. I would need to know more details but contact the other parent sounds like the most viable option.
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Answered on Jan 22nd, 2018 at 5:12 PM