New York Child Custody

In North Carolina, if parents cannot reach a child custody agreement, then a judge will make a custody decision based on the best interests of the child. North Carolina law strives to have both parents involved in the child's physical, mental, moral, and emotional upbringing. The court will also take into account any history of domestic violence, as well as the wishes of the child.

Both parents are bound by the court's custody order once it has been signed by the judge and filed with the court clerk.

A child custody attorney in North Carolina can help represent you in court, help explain your legal options, and negotiate a child custody agreement.

Paternity

In North Carolina, there are several ways to establish paternity of a child:

  • Both parents sign an affidavit of parentage
  • Genetic testing
  • Court order

Child Support

In North Carolina, child support is calculated based on both parents' combined gross income and the number of children each parent supports. If the parents earn more than $300,000 annually, the court can deviate from these support amounts.

North Carolina child support can also be adjusted based on a change in circumstances. These would include:

  • A significant change in one parent's income
  • A change in which parent the child spends more time with
  • A change in the child's financial needs (such as extraordinary medical or educational expenses)

If necessary, a North Carolina judge may require the parents to put some of their joint or separate assets into a trust or fund that can be used to support the child.

Once the divorce has been granted, child support payments can be processed online through North Carolina Child Support Enforcement, making the process more convenient for both parties. If payment of child support becomes a problem, the North Carolina Child Support Enforcement is responsible for child support enforcement.

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