BREEDEN LAW OFFICE BLOG

Can You Stop Child Support by Signing Away Your Parental Rights?

When you have a child, you have a right to be part of your child’s life. But as a mother or father, you also have certain obligations. This means a lot of things for different families, but it generally means providing financial support. North Carolina recognizes there are times when people are not capable of […]

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4 Ways to Change a Child Support Order in North Carolina

Paying child support is a common and often difficult topic for many co-parents. But it is important to remember that a North Carolina court or Child Support Services (CSS) is not going to change a child support order just because you feel it is too much or not enough. Whether you request a CSS review […]

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Who Pays for Extracurricular Activities After a Divorce?

All parents know that raising children is expensive. From the diapers in the first years to the clothes they consistently grow out of, children demand a great deal of financial sacrifice. As they get older, extracurricular activities, like sports, music lessons, band, dance classes, and martial arts get added to your child’s calendar. Unfortunately, these […]

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Collecting Child Support from a Self-Employed Parent

Custodial parents in North Carolina have the right to receive child support. This ensures both parents are financially supporting the child, and the burden does not fall entirely on one parent’s shoulders. However, child support is not always straightforward. If your child’s other parent is self-employed, you can run into several obstacles. This includes having […]

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Can My Ex Reduce Their Child Support?

A child support order is not set in stone. Child support in North Carolina only remains in effect as long as the circumstances do not change. However, if something does change, then you or your ex can ask for a child support modification. If the judge finds there has been a substantial change in circumstances […]

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Alimony in North Carolina: 5 Things You Should Know

If you are filing for divorce in North Carolina and are financially dependent on your spouse, you could be entitled to alimony. However, if you supported your spouse during your marriage, you might be ordered to pay alimony. Whatever the situation, there are several things to keep in mind regarding alimony in North Carolina. With […]

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Collecting Past Due Child Support in North Carolina

Many parents are ready, willing, and able to meet their financial obligations to support their children, but there are others who evade their duties. Whether your child’s other parent doesn’t pay in full or skips child support payments entirely, you’re in a very difficult financial position without the funds you need. It may come as […]

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Can I Pay No Child Support If My Ex Agrees?

One of the biggest issues to resolve when a relationship with children ends is that of child support. Child support is the money paid towards health, education, housing, and general welfare needs of children when their parents separate. While this support typically continues until high school graduation, there can be modifications depending on circumstances. You […]

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Can I Stop Paying Support If I’m Denied Visitation?

When your relationship with your child’s parent ended there, was likely stress related to settling visitation and child support issues. In a perfect world, everyone complies with the orders, and life goes on. But in the real world, sometimes parents fail to follow court orders. If you’re a parent paying child support but being denied […]

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When to Request Child Support Modifications in NC

If you feel you are being asked to pay too much child support, or your child’s expenses have risen since support was last calculated, then you may be eager to ask for child support modifications. However, North Carolina has rules and standards in place that dictate when such modifications are appropriate. Before asking for a […]

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