Child Support - Adjusted Actual Income - Definition

HB 1144 modifies Maryland's child support guidelines by revising the definition of "adjusted actual income" to include a new deduction for parents supporting children who live with them part-time. Specifically, it allows subtracting an allowance for each child residing in the parent's home for at least 92 nights annually (25% of the year), calculated as 75% of the basic support amount for that child. This change directly affects parents paying child support who have children living with them for significant periods, altering how courts calculate their adjusted income. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, and aims to better reflect the financial impact of shared custody arrangements on support obligations.