Child Support

Child Support Topics

• How is Child Support Determined?
• How Long Is Child Support Paid?
• Should I include Child Support in a Separation Agreement?
• What Factors are Used in NC to Calculate Child Support?
• Does a Judge Have to Use the Guidelines?

Within North Carolina, Child Support may be filed on behalf of a minor child by any parent, person, agency, or institution having or seeking custody. The parents of a child are primarily liable for the child support of that child and under normal circumstances, the amount of support is based on statutory guidelines known as the North Carolina Fair Share Guidelines.

The North Carolina Fair Share Guidelines is a mathematical formula that considers multiple variables in the calculation of a child support obligation. There are three Guideline worksheets used in the calculation; the determining factors for each worksheet are the number of nights a child stays with each parent.

Once a parent is obligated to pay child support, it may be paid directly from one parent to another, through wage withholding, or through centralized collections in Raleigh. If you have questions about the payment of Child Support or are seeking the payment of Child Support, contact a Charlotte Family Law Attorney at the Law Offices of David P. Sheehan today.