Child Support in North Carolina is often settled by the parents of the child by agreement. Generally parents come to agreement based upon the North Carolina child support guidelines Read More »

Since property settlements can be very complicated, a lawyer can help you decide which of your belongings are marital property and which are separate property, and advise you as to how the court will divide that property. Read More »

North Carolina Child Support Guidelines

Effective October 1, 2006

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Child Support Enforcement Agency

Phone Numbers:

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Child Support Guidelines Commentary:

Section 50-13.4 of the North Carolina General Statutes requires the Conference of Chief District Judges to prescribe uniform statewide Read More »

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No matter who initiates a divorce and whether or not you see it coming the process is always very difficult. By having an understanding of what goes on in a divorce and of what you can do to help Read More »

These are the five things you must do before you act any thoughts you have about divorce. It’s important to be certain that you have done the things you need to do to feel good about your Read More »

The first thing you need is a solid understanding of how divorce law works in North Carolina. This article describes the basic substance of separation and marital dissolution law in North Read More »

Stock Options as “Income” for

Purposes of Child Support

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There’s no other way to say it: Using a lawyer can make a genuine difference in how you feel during the process of separation and divorce. A lawyer who truly listens to you and responds appropriately can greatly reduce your fears, uncertainty and confusion. A lawyer who doesn’t listen to you, or who botches your case, will make you feel a whole lot worse. Maybe that’s why lawyers have gotten such a bad rap. But not all lawyers are going to make you feel worse. Most lawyers are going to make you feel better, if only because you can get confirmation of your predictions about why things have happened the way they have and where things are going.

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The Price of Divorce The exact fee will vary with the services you require. Many law firms charge their clients a certain fee per hour. It is difficult for these attorneys to accurately predict Read More »

The Child Support Obligations of Grandparents

By: Laura Wish Morgan

Executive Editor, Divorce Litigation

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Interest on IRAs as “Income” for Purposes of Child Support
By: Laura Wish Morgan
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Child support guidelines use as plenary a definition Read More »