Greensboro Modifications & Enforcement Lawyer
Change an outdated order or make sure the current one is followed. We handle custody, child support, and alimony modifications, as well as enforcement actions through show cause, wage withholding, and interstate tools in Guilford County District Court.
Your Family Law Attorney
Krispen Culbertson, Greensboro family lawyer, practicing in Guilford County District Court for 20+ years. Focus on custody, child support, and alimony modifications, contempt and show cause, wage withholding, and interstate matters under UIFSA and UCCJEA.
Memberships: North Carolina State Bar; local family law section. Courts: Greensboro and High Point District Court calendars.
Fast answers
When can I change custody: show a substantial change since the last order and why the new plan fits your child’s needs today.
When can I change support: a material shift in income, overnights, insurance, or childcare; the three-year and 15% guideline review can also apply.
Can alimony change: often yes with a material change unless the agreement says non-modifiable.
How to enforce: contempt and show cause, wage withholding, liens, license remedies, and clean payment records.
Out-of-state orders: register first; some rules, like duration, follow the issuing state.
Emergencies: fast filings when safety or a sudden move puts a child at risk.
Helpful links: Greensboro Family Lawyer • Greensboro Child Custody Lawyer • Greensboro Child Support Lawyer • Greensboro Alimony Lawyer • Greensboro UIFSA and UCCJEA • Greensboro Appeals and Post-Judgment • Greensboro Divorce Lawyer
Modifying child custody in Greensboro
A custody change starts with two questions: what has changed since the last order, and how does a new plan serve your child now. Courts look for facts that matter for day-to-day life, then consider best interests.
Common changes the court sees
- New school needs, special education plans, or attendance problems
- Medical or therapy needs that alter routines
- Work shifts that affect exchanges or overnights
- A parent’s move that complicates a school week or breaks the home-state tie
- Substance concerns, violence, or repeated violations of the current order
- A long pattern of one parent shouldering most duties
Proof that helps
- Attendance and grade reports, IEP or 504 documents
- Doctor and counseling notes
- A simple calendar showing overnights and exchanges
- Texts, emails, screenshots, and travel receipts
- Witness statements from teachers, coaches, or caregivers
Interim relief
You can ask for temporary schedules, neutral exchange points, or specific school and activity rules while the case is pending.
Relocation and home-state rules
If a move is on the table, jurisdiction and notice questions arise under UCCJEA. We address home-state status and the right court before you spend time or money in the wrong place.
Agreed changes
When parents agree, convert the deal into a consent order so the school, doctors, and law enforcement have clear directions.
Start here: Greensboro Child Custody Lawyer
Modifying child support
Support should match real numbers. When life shifts, the order may need to shift too.
Triggers for a change
- Job loss, new job, promotion, or overtime patterns
- Health insurance changes or work-related childcare shifts
- A different custody schedule that changes overnights
- A three-year review and at least a 15% difference between the current amount and a fresh guideline run
Guideline math that courts use
North Carolina uses Worksheets A, B, or C depending on the schedule. We collect pay stubs, tax returns, childcare invoices, and proof of insurance premiums, then produce worksheets the judge can trust.
Arrears do not vanish
Past-due support remains collectible. We set realistic payment terms and credit rules while the new amount starts.
Wage withholding
Clean orders and employer notices keep payments on track and create a reliable record for both sides.
See more: Greensboro Child Support Lawyer
Modifying alimony and post-separation support
Alimony focuses on need and ability to pay, plus case factors like health, employment, and budgets. A change in any of these can support a new amount or an end date.
When a change is realistic
- Significant income drop or a documented health issue
- A paying party’s retirement that is genuine and in good faith
- A supported party’s new income or lower expenses
- Cohabitation or remarriage by the supported party, when applicable
Check the paperwork first
Some separation agreements label alimony as non-modifiable. We review your order or agreement before you file.
What to gather
- Tax returns, W-2 or 1099, benefits letters
- Updated budgets with proof
- Medical notes that tie to work limits or expenses
Learn more: Greensboro Alimony Lawyer
Enforcing custody, support, and alimony orders
When someone will not follow a valid order, the court can compel compliance and set consequences.
Contempt and show cause
- A clear written order
- A willful violation
- Ability to comply or to take steps to comply
- Purge terms that fix the problem
Child support tools
- Wage withholding and income intercepts
- Liens and payment audits
- License remedies and tax refund intercepts when allowed
- Clear credits for direct payments or insurance costs
Custody enforcement
- Missed exchanges, interference with calls, or travel outside the order
- Make-up time, neutral exchange sites, and specific holiday language
- Police assistance language when appropriate
Alimony enforcement
- Payment records, bank proofs, and targeted purge terms
- Attorney fee requests when the statute supports them
Drafting fixes
We often tighten vague orders so HR, schools, and law enforcement can follow them without guesswork.
See more: Greensboro Appeals and Post-Judgment
Interstate and international enforcement
Families move. Orders often move with them, but the path is different for support and custody.
Support under UIFSA
- Register the order in North Carolina
- Confirm arrears and credits
- Use the right state’s duration and interest rules
- Deliver employer notices that meet the statute
Custody under UCCJEA
- Confirm home-state status and any emergency basis
- Register the custody order and request enforcement
- Seek immediate remedies for wrongful withholding
Read next: Greensboro UIFSA and UCCJEA
Emergency and temporary relief
When safety is at stake or a move threatens stability, speed matters. We file for emergency custody where the law allows, request temporary restraints tied to the family case, and set quick return dates so both sides can be heard.
Evidence and records that move cases
For modification
- Pay stubs, tax returns, benefits letters
- Health insurance premiums and childcare invoices
- Overnights calendar and school records
- Medical notes or therapy summaries tied to the request
For enforcement
- A payment ledger and bank proofs
- Screenshots, emails, and exchange logs
- Travel records and costs for make-up time
Presentation
Simple timelines and labeled exhibits help the judge follow the story fast.
Your first 72 hours with our team
1) Goal map
Decide whether to modify, enforce, or both. Pick the fastest lawful route.
2) Order review
Spot terms that help or block your goal, including mediation clauses, fee clauses, and venue.
3) Filing plan
Motion to modify, show cause for contempt, or registration steps if the order is from another state.
4) Proof checklist
What to upload now, what to request, and who to subpoena.
5) Hearing dates
Set expectations for service, mediation, and court, plus what must happen before each step.
Forms, notices, and practical workflows
- Wage withholding updates: employer notices with new amounts and start dates
- Show cause packets: affidavits, exhibits, and proposed purge language that targets the exact violation
- Consent orders: lock in agreed changes and cut down on future conflict
- Clean drafting: exchange windows, school release rules, travel notice, and pick-up locations
Visit or contact Culbertson & Associates
Culbertson & Associates — Greensboro Modification & Enforcement Lawyer
315 Spring Garden St, Ste #300
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 272-4299 • culbertsonatlaw.com
Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM • Area served: Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheboro, High Point, Burlington, Guilford County
FAQs
What counts as a substantial change for custody?
Can I modify child support if I lost my job?
Do arrears go away when my income drops?
How do I file contempt for missed parenting time?
Can I change alimony if my ex remarried?
How do I register an out-of-state order in Greensboro?
Can the court act quickly if a parent plans to move with the child?
Will my driver’s license be at risk for unpaid support?
Can we agree on a change without a hearing?
How long does a modification or enforcement case take?
Why Greensboro families choose Culbertson & Associates
- 20+ years focused on North Carolina custody, support, and alimony changes
- Weekly calendars in Guilford County District Court
- Targeted proof plans and clean orders that agencies and employers can follow
- Interstate know-how under UIFSA and UCCJEA
- Clear fees and timelines
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