North Carolina Child Custody and Support Attorney
Child custody, visitation and support orders are based on the circumstances of your family at the time of divorce. If those circumstances change, child custody, visitation and support orders can be changed as well.
At Kennedy Law Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina, our lawyers are here to help you modify child custody, visitation and child support orders to reflect your family's current circumstances.
When Can Child Support Be Changed in North Carolina?
Child support can be recalculated every three years. It can also be recalculated if there is a substantial change in your circumstances. Examples of a change in circumstances include:
- If either parent loses his or her job
- If a parent starts working, gets a raise or gets a higher-paying job
- If a child develops special medical needs
- If a child turns age 18 or stops attending high school
When Can Child Custody Be Changed in North Carolina?
Child custody can be changed if there is a substantial change of circumstances since the last child support order was entered. Examples of a substantial change in circumstances include:
- An older child wants to spend more time with the noncustodial parent
- The lifestyle of a parent puts a child at risk
- Abuse or neglect that affects the child
- A custodial parent wishes to relocate with the child
Enforcement of Child Custody, Visitation and Support
If a parent does not live up to his or her obligations under a child support or custody order, the other parent can file an enforcement action with the court. Our lawyers handle enforcement actions.
For More Information About Modifications
For more information, or to schedule a consultation with our Charlotte modification attorneys, call 704-512-0619 or complete our contact form.
