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Raleigh Child Support Attorney

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Parents are responsible for caring for and supporting their children. Vitale Family Law, located in Raleigh, NC, is a reliable source of information and guidance for parents engaged in child support calculations, as we will do our best to make sure you understand the legal process for calculating income and child support, and we will advocate for you.

Discuss your child support concerns with a knowledgeable family lawyer. Whether you have questions about support calculations or modifications, contact Vitale Family Law online or at (919) 635-5905 for legal support.

North Carolina’s Child Support Guidelines

North Carolina has specific guidelines in place to calculate child support, and it is best to work with an experienced child support lawyer to navigate these guidelines, whether you are the parent requesting child support or have a request regarding you.

In North Carolina, the child support guidelines provide a starting point for parents whose combined income is $350,000 per year or less. If parents’ combined annual income exceeds $350,000, child support amounts will be determined on a case-by-case basis according to the child’s needs and the ability of each parent to provide support.

Vitale Family Law has handled numerous complex child support cases, particularly with self-employed and high net worth parents, and we provide experienced and specialized advocacy.

How Is Child Support Calculated in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, both parents have a duty to support their child. Under most circumstances, responsibility for child support continues until the child turns 18 years old or 20 years old if they are still in high school working towards a degree.

The amount of child support ordered will primarily depend on the number of children who need support, the income of both parents, and the child custody arrangement. North Carolina has specific child support guidelines in place that determine the support amount based on the parents’ gross incomes, which include salaries, wages, bonuses, and commissions from employment, as well as any pension or severance pay.

Note that under certain circumstances, a court has the authority to impute income to a parent who is voluntarily underemployed or unemployed, or a court may deviate from the guidelines to meet the needs of a child. If either you or the other parent is self-employed, more financial documentation and analysis is required to determine income of the self-employed person.

If the combined income of parents exceeds $350,000, the Child Support Guidelines no longer apply, and child support is based on numerous other factors.

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