You pay child support each month and you have since your marriage ended. However, you may wonder, is it possible for the amount you pay to change? The answer depends on whether the child support terms are in a contract agreement or in a court order. North Carolina law...
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My ex ignores the custody agreement. Can I modify it?
For divorcing parents, establishing a custody agreement is often the most challenging aspect. It can take a lot of time and effort to determine the details of the arrangement and parenting time. So, if one parent disregards the custody agreement after it is finalized,...
Planning to move? Three things to remember after a divorce
According to several studies over the years, getting a divorce and moving are two of the most stressful life experiences. Yet many people often face these two events at roughly the same time. It is common for individuals to relocate after they finalize their divorce....
Report: Many custodial parents not receiving child support
When parents are unmarried, it is common for the noncustodial parent to be responsible for paying child support to help provide financially for their child.Unfortunately, establishing a court order for child support does not necessarily mean that the noncustodial...
Judicial Settlement Conferences during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on families in North Carolina, the Wake County Family Court has taken steps to provide a safe alternative dispute resolution option for parties. In an effort to promote resolutions in family law cases while we all...
Does alimony end when your ex gets married?
Moving on after a divorce is often challenging, but it is possible. Many people find happiness in a new normal - and often a new partner. Even so, connections to one's ex-spouse might still exist in a custody agreement or, in some cases, an alimony agreement.The...
How to Keep Your Family Law Case Moving in the Time of COVID-19
Whether you were just contemplating divorce prior to the coronavirus outbreak, or already in the midst of one, you may be concerned that COVID-19 will bring your plans, or your case, to a screeching halt. This does not have to be the case. While there are many things...
Tips: How to Ask Your Ex for a Child Support Modification
The agreements parents reach when they finalize their divorce will likely not work forever. While family courts and parents try to consider the family's future circumstances when establishing these agreements, it is not always possible to predict the future...
Custody modification and substantial change requirements
Sharing custody of a child after divorce can be a difficult transition for any parent. However, parents and children will eventually find a new normal.However, it may not be long until things change and one or both parents want to modify the existing agreement. In...
Can I change our spousal support order?
After a divorce, court orders can keep exes connected for years. And often, these orders -- like orders for spousal support -- have financial repercussions on everyone involved. As such, it is important to ensure they remain fair as circumstances change over time.If...
