Hypothetical Case Scenarios to Illustrate the Impact of the Proposed Revisions to the Child Support Guidelines in Maryland Based on Income
| Income scenario | Percentage of DHR's Caseload | |
|---|---|---|
| more than $100,000/year | 4% | More details |
| $75,000-$100,000/year | 8% | More details |
| $50,000-$75,000/year | 22% | More details |
| $25,000-$50,000/year | 42% | More details |
| less than $25,000/year | 25% | More details |
Income scenario between $75,000-$100,000/year
About 8% of DHR s Child Support caseload
| NON-Custodial Parent Earnings | Custodial Parent Earnings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent of Total Income Earned | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Total Annual Income | $85,000 | $42,500 | $42,500 |
| CHILD SUPPORT AMOUNT PER MONTH |  | | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Custodial Parent | % of Income | Custodial Parent | % of Income | Non-Custodial Parent | % of Income | Custodial Parent | % of Income | |
| CURRENT AMOUNT | $435 | 12% | $435 | 12% | $673 | 19% | $673 | 19% |
| PROPOSED AMOUNT | $534 | 15% | $534 | 15% | $765 | 22% | $765 | 22% |
| DIFFERENTIAL | $99 | 3% | $99 | 3% | $92 | 3% | $92 | 3% |
| COMBINED AMOUNT OF SUPPORT | | |
|---|---|---|
| using current formula | $869 | $1,346 |
| using proposed formula | $1,067 | $1,530 |
Note: Basic support excludes adjustments to income and expenses and assumes sole custody by the Custodial Parent.