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The North Carolina Child Support Guidelines currently in effect provide recommended guidelines for determining the presumptive child support obligation for parties whose combined adjusted gross incomes is $300,000 per year ($25,000 per month) or less. When the parties’ combined incomes exceed $300,000 per year, then the child support guidelines cannot be used and child support must be determined based on…
A North Carolina Court with jurisdiction over a minor child has a statutory right to enter a child support order setting child support in an amount that would best meet the needs of the child. As such, a court has authority under certain circumstances to modify, or change, child support regardless of whether there is an existing court order that…
The obligation of parents to pay support for a disabled child is equal to any other child. North Carolina provides child support guidelines for determining the presumptive child support obligation in cases where the parents’ combined income does not exceed $300,000 per year. In high-income cases where the parents’ combined income exceeds the guidelines, or when a child has special…
In North Carolina, child support is generally determined based upon the parties’ actual incomes at the time the child support order is entered. However, there are circumstances when a judge can determine a child support obligation based on a party’s potential income rather than their actual income. If a judge finds that a party is deliberately suppressing his or her…
Dealing with an ex who isn't fulfilling their child support obligations can be a challenging and frustrating situation. As a parent, it's essential to know your rights and take appropriate steps to ensure your child receives the financial support they deserve. In this...
A final divorce decree will include orders regarding spousal support, the division of property, child custody, and child support. While the division of property and spousal support cannot be changed once the final decree is issued, there are times when child support or child custody may need to be modified by either spouse. If you believe you have a valid…
If your ex-spouse pays you child support, you need those funds to help support your shared children in a happy and healthy home. If your child’s other parent is seeking a child support modification, it can be a stressful experience. After all, it’s unlikely that he or she is paying you more than you need. If you’re facing a child…
In North Carolina, both parents are responsible for supporting their children after a divorce. Generally, however, only the noncustodial parent pays child support – as the parent with whom the children primarily live is assumed to already be directly providing them with all necessary financial support. Support decisions can vary, however, and if you have questions or concerns about child…
Determining child support in North Carolina can be complicated, and multiple factors are considered in the process. Further, the court has some discretion in determining the amount of child support one parent owes the other, and this discretion is based on what the court considers to be the children’s best interests. In other words, although North Carolina child support payment…
If you are a mother who is seeking to prove paternity of your child, a successful paternity case can be very important to you and your child’s future. In North Carolina, when a married couple has a baby, the law views the couple as the child’s legal parents. This bestows both with parental rights and responsibilities. Unmarried parents, on the…