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 less than $25,000/year
About 25% of DHR s Child Support caseload
| NON-Custodial Parent Earnings | Custodial Parent Earnings | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent of Total Income Earned | 100% | 80% | 20% |
| Total Annual Income | $15,000 | $12,000 | $3,000 |
| 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 | $186 | 19% | $47 | 19% | $288 | 29% | $72 | 29% |
| PROPOSED AMOUNT | $130 | 13% | $32 | 13% | $130 | 13% | $33 | 13% |
| DIFFERENTIAL | -$56 | -6% | -$15 | -6% | -$158 | -16% | -$39 | -16% |
| COMBINED AMOUNT OF SUPPORT | | |
|---|---|---|
| using current formula | $435 | $675 |
| using proposed formula | $553 | $800 |
Note: Basic support excludes adjustments to income and expenses and assumes sole custody by the Custodial Parent.