Greensboro Child Support Lawyer
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Child support in Greensboro follows the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines. We help parents with Worksheets A, B, and C, health insurance and childcare add ons, guideline deviations, retroactive support, and enforcement in Guilford County District Court.
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Worksheets A, B, and C are used based on custody pattern and overnights.
Inputs include each parent’s gross income, overnights, health insurance premiums for the child, and work related childcare.
Modification may be available after three years or when there is a substantial change that affects the amount by at least fifteen percent.
Medical support is required. Orders address insurance and how uninsured costs are shared.
Wage withholding is common so payments flow automatically through the clerk or child support services.
Deviation can be considered when guideline results are not fair based on proven facts.
Start by situation
What we handle in Greensboro
- Initial child support orders tied to a custody schedule
- Temporary support in the first sixty to ninety days
- Guideline worksheets A, B, and C with clean inputs
- Health insurance, childcare, and extraordinary expenses
- Deviation requests with supporting proof
- Modification for three year reviews or qualifying changes
- Enforcement, arrears accounting, and wage withholding
- Out of state issues that involve UCCJEA or UIFSA
Which worksheet applies
Worksheet A is used when one parent has primary physical custody of all children covered by the order.
Worksheet B is used when parents share custody of all children, or when they split custody of some children and share custody of another child.
Worksheet C is used when primary physical custody of two or more children is split between the parents.
How North Carolina calculates child support
Income means each parent’s gross income. Courts can consider work history and may impute income if a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed.
Parenting time is measured in overnights and drives which worksheet is used and the calculation under Worksheet B.
Health insurance and childcare are added as real costs for the child and are shared in the calculation.
Extraordinary expenses such as certain education or travel costs can be included when proven and reasonable.
High income cases above the guideline cap can result in an amount the court sets based on the child’s needs and the parents’ ability to pay.
If the guideline result is not fair based on the evidence, a party can ask the court to deviate with specific findings in the order.
Modification when life changes
You can seek a change after three years have passed, or sooner if there is a substantial change that affects the amount by at least fifteen percent. Common triggers include job changes, health insurance shifts, documented childcare changes, or a new custody schedule with different overnights.
Enforcement and arrears
Wage withholding sends payments through the employer when possible. Other tools include contempt, payment plans, liens, tax intercepts, and license actions for serious nonpayment. Courts also track arrears and apply verified credits for direct payments where allowed.
Medical support and uninsured costs
Orders address who carries the child’s health insurance and how uninsured bills are shared. We structure language that matches the plan’s billing so families avoid repeat hearings.
Evidence to bring
- Last three months of pay stubs and most recent W-2 or 1099
- Tax return for the last year if available
- Health insurance premium page that shows the child’s portion
- Work related childcare invoices and proof of payment
- A simple overnight count for the last sixty to ninety days
- Any prior orders or written agreements
FAQs
How is child support calculated in Greensboro?
Courts apply the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines using Worksheets A, B, or C. The calculation uses each parent’s gross income, overnights, the child’s health insurance cost, and work related childcare.
Which worksheet should I use?
Worksheet A applies when one parent has primary custody of all children. Worksheet B applies when custody is shared. Worksheet C applies when primary custody of two or more children is split between the parents.
Can the court deviate from the Guidelines?
Yes. If the guideline result is not fair based on proven facts, a judge can deviate and must make written findings to support the decision.
When can I modify child support?
After three years, or sooner if there is a substantial change that affects the amount by at least fifteen percent based on current incomes and facts.
Who pays for health insurance and uninsured bills?
Orders assign coverage and divide uninsured costs. We match the plan’s billing to avoid disputes and make sure the language is clear for both parents and providers.
What happens if payments stop?
Courts often use wage withholding. Other options include contempt, payment plans, liens, tax intercepts, and actions against certain licenses when allowed by law.
Can the court order retroactive support?
Courts can set support for past periods using proof of actual payments and documented needs. We prepare a clean ledger so credits and arrears are accurate.
How do overnights affect the amount?
Shared schedules use Worksheet B and the number of overnights influences the calculation. Keep a simple calendar so the count is clear.
Talk to a Greensboro Child Support Lawyer
Culbertson and Associates
315 Spring Garden St Ste #300, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone:
(336) 272-4299
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Areas we serve: Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem, Asheboro, Burlington, Jamestown, Summerfield, Oak Ridge, and greater Guilford County.
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