How Child Support Is Calculated in North Carolina
Child support in North Carolina is often viewed as a fixed number, but in reality it is the result of a structured legal process designed to balance income, parenting time, and a child’s day-to-day needs. What many parents do not realize is that small details—like how overnights are counted or how irregular income is reported—can […]
What Happens If Someone Doesn’t Pay Child Support?
Child support is not just a financial obligation—it is a legal and emotional lifeline for children. When payments are missed, the impact goes beyond numbers, affecting a child’s stability, daily needs, and long-term well-being. North Carolina law provides multiple enforcement tools, but many parents are unaware of the range of consequences or how quickly arrears […]
Everything You Need to Know about North Carolina’s Updated Child Support Guidelines for 2023
In 2022 the Conference of Chief District Judges were tasked with assessing the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines and determining what, if any, updates were needed. These updates to the child support laws must occur no less than every four (4) years by obtaining input from Judges, lawyers, and the public. Specifically, the 2023 Guidelines […]
Modification of Spousal or Child Support
Legal Relief During Unprecedented Times The ripple effect of COVID-19 has led to unprecedented emotional and financial effects on our families, communities, and economy. A reduction in jobs available to the workforce due to stay-at-home orders and social distancing practices is leading to previously unimaginable reductions in income and financial resources. Unemployment claims have spiked […]
Child Tax Credits and Stimulus Payments
What Do Divorced Parents Need to Know? Co-written by Carrie Lehmann and David DuFault As tax time and deadlines are now approaching, recent changes to the tax code and the new government stimulus package are bringing up a lot of questions for parents that do not file taxes together, or that have had a life […]
Modification of Child Support during COVID-19
Q&A with Attorney David Simmons on Modification of Child Support during COVID-19 I Owe Child Support, But I’ve Just Lost My Job Due To The Coronavirus. What Do I Do? In these unprecedented times, few things about the future are known for sure. What seems to be universally understood is that right now millions of […]
Back to School: Co-Parenting for Divorced Couples
Summer can be a stress-free and flexible time of year for parents who are co-parenting children following a separation and divorce. The start of the school year can bring up problems that require attention and planning, especially if you want to successfully navigate the upcoming school year harmoniously together. Let’s face it – how many […]
Why Co-Parenting with Your Ex Doesn’t have to Raise Your Temperature this Summer
Schools out, summer is here, now what? Co-parenting with your ex can be hard enough throughout the school year, but when summer starts it can bring a whole new set of challenges for parents to face. Summer in North Carolina is hot already, so to avoid turning the thermometer up, take these small proactive steps […]
An Age-by-Age Guide for Addressing Divorce With Your Children
Ending a marriage is a decision that most people struggle with for a significant period of time. For most, it is a decision that is made far more difficult when children are involved. For couples that are contemplating divorce, the thought of now causing distress and major change to the little hearts and minds of […]
Alimony: Change is Coming
By now, you might have heard about the tax law signed by President Trump just days before we celebrated the start of 2018. Maybe you even noticed a change in your most recent paycheck. That’s because the new tax rates affect how much money is withheld by your employer. Something you may not be thinking […]