Child Support
How do I get child support in North Carolina?
At first glance, child support might seem like a clear-cut issue. After all, North Carolina has uniform guidelines for determining child support obligations.
But there are many questions that can arise when it comes to child support obligations, and there are situations where judges will deviate from the support guidelines. For example, some parents may want to include things like private school or college tuition in their agreement, while others may be more concerned about support for a child with disabilities or other special needs. In other cases, one parent may be faced with the difficult situation of the other parent failing to make their child support payments … or wondering what to do if they lose their job and can’t make those payments.
The articles in this section will provide an overview of child support guidelines in North Carolina, as well as guidance for a number of common situations that parents face in regard to child support.
What you need to know about child support in North Carolina
Divorcing parents need to understand North Carolina guidelines for everything from calculating and filing child support claims to collecting child support and enforcing agreements.
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A determination of a parent’s income drives a calculation of child support. Income is every possible source of funds of a parent considered in the calculation.
read moreInterest on IRAs as ‘Income’ for Purposes of Child Support
In many states, reasonable contributions to a retirement plan are not considered income. The interest is part of that contribution, and constitutes a legitimate retirement planning decision.
read moreWho will pay for my child’s health insurance in a divorce?
North Carolina courts can order parents to pay a child’s medical expenses as a type of child support, including medical, dental, and hospital costs.
read moreIs college tuition included in child support?
While North Carolina law does not provide for or address college tuition and expenses, parents can plan ahead and create an agreement for such expenses.
read moreNorth Carolina Child Support Guidelines
The court must use the North Carolina guidelines when it enters a temporary or permanent child support order. However, it may deviate from those guidelines in certain situations.
read moreCan child support cover private school tuition?
North Carolina child support guidelines do not include private school tuition. However, the court will make exceptions in some cases.
read moreCan I get attorney’s fees for child support hearings?
If you are in the middle of a child custody case, the court may order your ex to pay your attorney’s fees.
read moreCan I Change My Child Support Agreement?
In North Carolina, modifications to child support agreements can be made under specific conditions.
read moreCan Grandparents be Required to Pay Child Support?
While not common, there are circumstances in which a grandparent could have to pay child support for their grandchild.
read moreHealth Insurance for Former Spouses
While there are several ramifications that can come from getting a divorce, losing your health insurance is a result that many people don’t consider.
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