Child support payments could cover many expenses necessary for caring for a young one. Medical fees, schooling and other costs may rely on child support payments, and many parents make these payments willingly. However, a parent's circumstances might change, and those...

In North Carolina, both parents must provide for their children whether they are married or not. After a divorce, the court will ensure that the non-custodial parent makes monthly payments after a divorce to support the child's maintenance, education, and health. But,...

Some North Carolina parents negotiating custody might consider fighting for sole custody. However, they need to understand the differences between physical and legal custody, the reasons why courts might grant sole custody and whether sole custody is in the best...

Divorce comes with many financial considerations. When someone appears in North Carolina family court, he/she may wonder how a judge will rule regarding alimony and/or child support. A person's income does factor into the decision. A top earner with significant means...

Parents of children with a chronic illness might worry about the cost of health care after separating. The primary custodial parent might become burdened with the health care costs if the non-custodial parent does not chip in. Even in the case of perfectly healthy...

In North Carolina, both parents have custodial rights and are entitled to have a relationship with their child free of interference from the other parent. In some cases, one parent will try to sabotage the child's relationship with their other parent by badmouthing...

Divorcing in North Carolina with children can leave you stumped about how that affects any upcoming deployments. As a member of the military, deployments can sometimes happen suddenly leaving you wondering what to do about your child. Ideally, your child custody...

For many people, child support is an especially difficult aspect of family law. Even when parents are healthy and happy, making payments (or receiving payments that are owed) becomes impossible in certain instances, such as the loss of a job or the other parent...

Many custodial parents in North Carolina and throughout the country experience the challenges of raising a child alone. The report "Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support" illustrates the prevalence of child custody and support issues. Courts are more...

Child support can be necessary for many parents in North Carolina, and determining the amount of child support benefits can be a significant part of any custody or divorce process. Children are entitled to receive financial support from both of their parents until...