Calculating Child Support in North Carolina

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Calculating Child Support in North Carolina

Learn what financial information you will need to calculate child support, what forms you will need and where to go for assistance.

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North Carolina Child Custody

North Carolina child custody laws protect the child. Under child custody laws, the family courts have jurisdiction over custody cases and award custody based on the best interests of the child. Divorcing parents usually write a parenting plan that stipulates how they plan to raise their child after divorce. Check to learn more.

CHILD CUSTODY/ VISITATION AND CHILD SUPPORT

Generally, the care and support of his or her children are a parent’s primary concern. When disputes about custody, visitation, or child support arise in the context of a separation or divorce, they can be particularly difficult for parents. Check to learn more.

What Are Child Custody Laws in North Carolina?

A North Carolina family court uses several factors to determine child custody. The court will grant joint custody to both parents, sole custody to one person, or sole custody to a third party. In North Carolina, joint custody will be considered if one or both parents request it. Check to learn more.

Child Custody in North Carolina: The Best Interests of the Child

Establishing a child custody arrangement can be one of the most difficult parts of a divorce. It is best for divorcing parents to reach agreement on a parenting plan that is in the child’s best interest, but courts will make a custody decision if parents aren’t able to agree. Check to learn more.