Understanding Your Rights and Obligations Under North Carolina's Child Support Guidelines
At The McClinton Law Group, PLLC, we have years of experience helping men and women establish fair child support agreements. Whether you will be paying or receiving child support, you have right to understand how your child support order was calculated under the North Carolina child support guidelines.
Family law attorney Claudia McClinton provides knowledgeable legal services while being compassionate and supportive of our clients, who are often facing emotionally complex issues.
Although most people understand and agree with the obligation to support their children, child support payments remain a contentious issue for many parents. Our goal is to help you clearly understand the calculations used to your determine child payments, so you know what to expect. Once you understand how child support is determined, we can help you with any issues that may arise.
STOP GOING IN CIRCLES. Contact The McClinton Law Group, PLLC, by e-mail or toll free at (877) 297-6842 to schedule an initial consultation and discover how child support is determined.
How North Carolina's Child Support Guidelines Work
At The McClinton Law Group, PLLC, we understand your financial situation has a fundamental impact on how you can live your life and support your children. The child support you receive or pay each month is not trivial, and we know you need it to be correctly calculated. We are committed to carefully explaining North Carolina's child support guidelines, so you are left with no surprises.
Child support in North Carolina is determined using a statutory formula called the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines, which takes into account the net income of both parents and other factors such as:
- The number of children to be covered by the child support order
- If the person ordered to pay child support has other children, the amount any child support paid for them
- Heath insurance costs
- The cost of daycare
- Individual or special needs of the children
In order for your child support to be calculated correctly, the information submitted to the court must be accurate. This is one area where disputes can arise. In a few cases, there may be legitimate reasons to ask the court to deviate from the child support guidelines' formula because of explicit needs or because it would be in the children's best interests. If you believe you have a good reason to challenge your child support calculation, you should talk to a lawyer about your concerns.
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Attorney McClinton has extensive experience in divorce and family law cases involving child support, and in resolving child support disputes. She will work closely with you and keep you informed throughout the legal process. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
