Maryland’s child support schedule under Family Law § 12-204(e) runs 577 rows, extrapolated by statute up to $30,000 in combined monthly income. The guidelines use Worksheet A for sole-custody cases and Worksheet B for shared arrangements, with a transition zone between 92 and 109 overnights, and Maryland also has a distinct split-custody calculation under the Tannehill line of cases.
Key facts
| Model | Income shares — Md. Fam. Law § 12-204(e) (577-row schedule, statutory extrapolation) |
|---|---|
| Schedule ceiling | $30,000/month combined income |
| Shared-custody transition zone | 92–109 overnights |
| Split custody | Per Tannehill |
Official source: https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/dashboardclient/app/dashboardApp/views/eligibility/csocDisclaimer.html
Custody arrangements covered
- Sole custody — Worksheet A
- Shared custody, including the 92–109-overnight transition zone — Worksheet B
- Split custody — per Tannehill
Frequently asked questions
What statute sets the Maryland child support schedule?
Md. Code, Family Law § 12-204(e), a 577-row schedule extrapolated by statute.
How high does Maryland’s schedule go?
$30,000 per month in combined income.
What is Maryland’s shared-custody transition zone?
Between 92 and 109 overnights per year, where the guidelines phase in shared-custody treatment rather than switching abruptly.
How does Maryland handle split custody?
Through a separate calculation established under the Tannehill line of Maryland cases.
Update history
- — Maryland went live under Fam. Law § 12-204(e), with the full 577-row schedule, Worksheets A and B including the 92–109-night transition band, and split-custody treatment under Tannehill.