Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” The family dynamic has been changing over the last several decades. Today it is much more acceptable to give birth to children out of wedlock. According to the…
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How Much Child Support Will I Pay in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” When parents divorce, they are generally both responsible for providing care for their children. Both parents have rights and responsibilities for their children until they become adults. There are a number…
Enforcing Child Support in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” Deciding to have children is one of the biggest decisions a couple can make in life. For many couples, this decision comes some time after getting married. While…
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” In life, there are times when we as adults need to figure out something new. For instance, spouses who decide to get a divorce may find themselves confused and lost as…
Understanding Child Support in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are not covered by child support?” For countless Americans throughout the United States, getting married and having a child are some of the most important milestones in their lives. While some marriages are built to last,…
What to Do if the Other Parent Stops Paying Child Support in North Carolina
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” When a court orders a parent to make child support payments, that parent must follow the court order. The payor could face penalties, including fines and jail time, for failure or…
How can I Reduce My Child Support Payments in North Carolina?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” In most cases, a child support obligation accounts for a large percentage of the supporting parent’s income. However, when circumstances change over time, the supporting parent may be able to petition…
Can You be Found in Contempt for Not Paying Child Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What children’s expenses are covered by child support?” For all of us, the COVID-19 pandemic came out of the blue unexpectedly. As a result, the entire nation is dealing with the economic impact of the pandemic. Skyrocketing unemployment, business…
Can You Lower Your Child Support and Alimony Payments During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” As of March 30, North Carolina has over 1,300 confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease, while at least six people died from COVID-19 in the state, including one…
Filing Taxes After Divorce in 2020: Alimony, Child Support, and Equitable Distribution
Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Who pays for the children’s health insurance and co-pays?” Taxes should be considered when dealing with any family law-related issues such as alimony, child support, or equitable distribution. Getting divorced in 2020 can cause many tax surprising consequences. Forewarned…