Every branch of the U.S. military has rules pertaining to military separation and divorce, especially concerning child and spousal support. The military's regulations require that members offer sufficient support to dependents. However, without a court order, the...
Can getting remarried trigger a change in child support?
After getting a divorce in North Carolina, you have a chance to start over with a new romantic relationship. When this happens, you might decide to get remarried. It's understandable to wonder if this life change will alter the child support payments you're currently...
How does a parent request support modifications?
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...
Is child support mandatory in North Carolina?
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,...
What are the limitations of sole custody?
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...
What may courts consider regarding alimony and child support?
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 may include medical insurance in NC child support
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...
The root causes of parental alienation
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...
What happens to my child during my deployment?
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...
Child support payments and serious health challenges
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...
