The Courts in North Carolina may order payment of private school tuition in some cases. The North Carolina Child Support Guidelines adjust for private school if considered an extraordinary expense. Also, you can ask that the court deviate from the guidelines to require a parent who has been paying for private tuition to continue to do so. …
Your spouse may begin paying you child support voluntarily at any time. A temporary order for support will give you the right to collect the support if your spouse stops paying. Talk to your lawyer about court hearings for temporary support in your county. You may have to wait for several weeks to several months…
If your former spouse is not paying child support, you may take action to enforce your court order either with the help of your lawyer or the assistance of a child support attorney. Unlike a private attorney, you do not pay for the services of a child support attorney. Visit the website for the North…
Temporary support is money paid by one spouse to the other for the support of a spouse or a child. It is paid sometime after the divorce petition is filed and continues until a permanent child support order is entered by the court or until your case is dismissed. If you are in need of…
The North Carolina Child Support Guidelines were created by the North Carolina Conference of Chief District Court Judges to set forth the standards by which your child support is calculated. These Guidelines are revised at least every four years to reflect cost of living increases. According to the guidelines, both parents have a duty to…
Failing to comply with a Court Order is a big deal that has severe consequences. These consequences can include civil and/or criminal contempt, which allow for a period of incarceration. If you cannot afford to pay an amount that has been ordered by the Court, you will need to file a Motion requesting that the…