MARYLAND SUPPORT GUIDELINE
Maryland child support calculator & worksheet
Maryland child support uses state-specific income definitions and guideline rules. A base child support worksheet is available with the scope and exclusions listed below. Use this guide to check income requirements, sources, and limits before completing your worksheet.
Current module status
| State | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Status | Active base worksheet module |
| Guideline model | income shares monthly table |
| Primary income field | Combined monthly adjusted actual income |
What the worksheet asks for
The calculator workflow starts with the selected state, then walks through both parties’ income, assets, debts, and state-specific particulars. Countable income streams feed each party’s formula income; balances and non-automated adjustments are disclosed separately. Common categories include wages, bonuses, dividends and interest, business or company income, self-employment adjustments, existing support obligations, debts assigned by order, health insurance, child care, tuition, extraordinary expenses, and parenting time.
Sources and limits
- Uses Md. Code, Family Law § 12-204 schedule of basic child support obligations.
- The schedule amount is divided between parents in proportion to adjusted actual incomes. Alimony/maintenance sequencing, additional children in the home, child care, health insurance, extraordinary medical expenses, shared physical custody and deviations are separate worksheet issues.
- If combined adjusted actual income falls between schedule rows, Maryland uses the next higher amount; income above $30,000 is discretionary.
Official Maryland source used for review
Run the calculator
Open the free support calculator, select Maryland, complete the state worksheet, and print or export the output for review.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Maryland court calculator?
No. It is an independent educational estimate. Courts can order a different amount when the evidence, local rules, or statutory deviation factors justify it.
Can I use the output in court?
The worksheet output is designed to be clear and printable, but each litigant is responsible for checking local filing rules and attaching any required official court forms.