By Tommy Kellis | Published December 26, 2023 | Posted in Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: child support enforcement, child support services, motion for contempt | Comments Off on How to Enforce a Child Support Order in North Carolina
How to Enforce a Child Support Order in North Carolina
Child support plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of children following a divorce or separation. These court-mandated payments provide the necessary financial resources to cover a child’s essential needs, including housing, food, clothing, education and medical care. When a non-custodial parent fails to fulfill their financial obligations, it can create significant challenges for Read More
Read MoreDealing with Changes to Custody and Visitation Arrangements Caused by COVID-19
Divorced parents are accustomed to raising children amidst changing circumstances, but the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced challenges that many of us have never seen before. Stay at home orders have imposed strict limits on the way we live and complicated many custody and visitation arrangements. We cannot be sure when daily life will more closely Read More
Read MoreCommunicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this situation Read More
Read MoreHow a Coronavirus-related Income Loss Could Affect Your Alimony and Child Support
Many people have faced a job loss or reduction in income due the coronavirus pandemic. In such a case it might be difficult for an ex-spouse paying alimony or a parent sending child support to keep up with their obligation. As these orders are based on the financial circumstances that existed at the time they Read More
Read MoreMy Spouse Stopped Paying Alimony — What Can I Do?
When a couple divorces, the court may order the higher-earning spouse to pay some amount of monetary support to the other spouse, either during the divorce or afterward. Known as alimony, or spousal support, it’s intended to prevent one spouse from being disadvantaged financially in a divorce by helping the lesser-earning spouse to maintain their Read More
Read MoreHow Do I Divorce My Abusive Spouse?
There is nothing easy about ending a marriage, but when one spouse in the partnership is abusive, the process become even more difficult. Whether the abuse is physical or emotional, it’s a very real concern, so safety is paramount as someone walks through the already fraught process of leaving a marriage. Thankfully, there are some Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens to Debt in a Divorce?
When your marriage is ending, you probably want to get through the process as quickly as possible and move on with life. But one thing can keep you tied to your former spouse in a way you never expected: debt. That’s why it’s important to take the time to be sure all debts are revealed Read More
Read MoreHow Do I Get Custody of My Child Back?
One of the most heart-wrenching experiences is losing custody of your children, no matter what the reason. From that moment on, you may begin wondering how you can reverse the situation and get custody back. There are some simple guidelines to follow that could help increase your chances of regaining custody of your children. Remember Read More
Read MoreWhat Kind of Insurance Do I Need After Divorce?
When ending a marriage, there are a host of questions that need to be answered. One of these is how to deal with insurance. You may wonder whether you can keep the coverage you had during the marriage or you will have to start all over with the process of shopping for quotes. These are Read More
Read MoreShould I Get a Prenuptial Agreement?
Getting married should be one of the most joyous times in life, but it’s also a time that may prompt a number of questions. One of them may be whether or not you should have a prenuptial agreement. You can’t make that decision until you understand what these contracts do and what they protect in Read More
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