FAQs

During the year that we are separated, can I receive child support?

You should not need to wait for child support until your divorce is filed. In fact, it is best to have a separation agreement, or some other form of action, drawn up as early in the separation as possible.

Our attorneys at the Raleigh, North Carolina law firm of Charles R. Ullman & Associates have experience and expertise in the North Carolina child support laws.

I have a better health care plan for covering my child, and my ex-spouse has agreed to reimburse me for putting him on it - is this OK?

Generally, the court will consider and authorize all reasonable agreements made by both parties involved in child support negotiations.

How can I get a copy of my child support order?

Check with the county in which the divorce or child support action was filed. You will need to pay for the copying costs.

My ex-spouse wants part of my overtime for our child support agreement. Does overtime money count?

That really depends on whether working overtime is a regular part of employment and how much control the employee has over whether to work overtime or not. The court would generally look at work history to make this determination.

My child's father has made such erratic child support payments that he now owes us thousands of dollars - what can I do?

There are many things that can be done, but your first step is to see a qualified attorney. You will need to obtain an order for the payment of child support if you do not have an agreement on file. The North Carolina courts can order wage assignments or attachments.

For more information, please review the following pages:

Our Practice: Child Support
Our Practice: Child Custody

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