When you pay or receive child support in North Carolina, a time may come when you want to change your existing order. Maybe you or the other parent lost your job, or maybe your child now has medical or other needs that require more of you financially. Whatever your...
When life changes, it may be time to modify child support plans
When parents separate, settling on a fair child support arrangement is one of the most important aspects of the divorce process. North Carolina law tries to strike an equitable balance between providing for the current and future needs of shared children and ensuring...
Understanding the North Carolina child support process
Child Support Services, a state agency, ensures that North Carolina children have their financial needs met by both parents. Typically, the noncustodial parent makes monthly payments to the custodial parent that continue until the child has turned 18 and graduated...
When to request a child support modification
If you are a custodial parent in the state of North Carolina, it is very likely that you will be somewhat dependent on child support from the other parent. Gaining child support can help with many different aspects of parental life, from giving your child proper...