When it comes to managing child support payments for multiple children, it can feel overwhelming and complex. However, it is pivotal to stay current and understand your options. If you find yourself in this position, you should go over information on how to handle...
Child Custody
How to get a custody modification for a job relocation
Getting a new job can be a positive transition in life. However, if you share custody of a child, your new responsibilities could present a challenge if you have to move some distance away. If you have an existing custody agreement, it will likely now be impractical....
Denied visitation and child support obligations
When a couple with children goes through a separation or divorce, child custody and visitation rights become key topics to address. Child support is a financial obligation that a non-custodial parent has towards their child. On the other hand, visitation rights...
What rights do fathers have concerning custody matters?
Despite states insisting that gender does not play a role in determining custody, there is a huge difference between custodial mothers and fathers in the U.S. The Institute for Family Studies reported in 2018, 2.6 million fathers were the custodial parent compared to...
How can technology help long-distance co-parents?
Technology over the years has hit strides and made leaps and bounds in progress, creating many easier solutions for all kinds of problems. This includes the problem of keeping in touch with a child when co-parenting from a distance. Maintenance of reliable...
Can I pick my children’s babysitter after my divorce?
Divorce can pose challenges for a young family, particularly when it comes to the minor children involved. It is natural to want to ensure that safe and capable individuals care for your children when you are not around. Without a plan, determining who will babysit...
2 ways to improve the relationship with your coparent
Learning to co-parent with someone in North Carolina is tricky, and it may take some time for both parties to adjust to a new co-parenting arrangement. However, the sooner you and your ex learn to co-parent effectively, the better off your son or daughter may be. Per...
Understanding how bankruptcy impacts spousal support
People on a tight budget who get divorced may worry about getting by. Some divorced parents rely on child and spousal support. If a financial situation becomes dire enough, a paying or receiving parent could file for bankruptcy. It is important to understand what will...
Understanding child custody in North Carolina
Child custody decisions put a lot of stress on divorcing couples. Although they want what is best for the child, the parents also sometimes let their emotions and own wants get in the way. Parents can make their own custody arrangements. However, if they cannot come...
NCDHHS makes it easier to pay child support
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that residents of the state who make child support payments now have more payment options. Parents can now make child support payments through Google Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay or Venmo. They can also...