North Carolina Child Support Enforcement - Non-Payment of Child Support or Alimony

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North Carolina Child Support Enforcement - Non-Payment of Child Support or Alimony

I've had many cases in the past where someone's come in to consult with me saying, "He just hasn't paid his child support" or "He hasn't paid his alimony. How do we tackle that?

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HOW DOES CHILD SUPPORT WORK IN NORTH CAROLINA?

There are a number of key factors that determine the amount of one’s child support obligation. These include, but are not limited to, the incomes of both parents, the number of children in need of support and the child custody arrangements. check to learn more.

Child Support in North Carolina

The amount of child support primarily depends on the number of children who need support, the income of both parents, and the custody arrangement. In North Carolina, both parents must provide child support. check to learn more.

North Carolina Child Custody Laws

Spouses often reach an agreement regarding child custody on their own, but if they do not, a North Carolina court will intervene and establish custody arrangements based on the best interests of the child. check to learn more. check to learn more.

CHILD SUPPORT: HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?

In North Carolina, the district court hears child support cases. A child support case is usually heard in the county where the child is living. If the father lives in another state and our state lacks any contacts with him, you may need to have the case heard there instead of here. check to learn more.

Child Support FAQs

Although many clients think they can tie child support payments to visitation privileges, it is important that you understand that the one is legally independent of the other in terms of either unilaterally withholding support or suspending visitation. check to learn more.