Your Interstate Family Law Attorney

Krispen Culbertson has 20+ years in Guilford County District Court handling interstate UIFSA support and UCCJEA custody—registration, enforcement, modification, CEJ checks, home-state analysis, income withholding across states, and emergency jurisdiction when a child is at risk.

Memberships: North Carolina State Bar; local family law section. Courts: Greensboro and High Point District Court calendars.

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Helpful links: Greensboro Family Lawyer • Greensboro Child Support Lawyer • Greensboro Child Custody Lawyer • Greensboro Modification and Enforcement • Greensboro Divorce Lawyer • Greensboro Appeals and Post-Judgment • Greensboro Military Divorce • Greensboro Paternity and Parentage

Where your interstate case is heard in Greensboro

Most interstate family matters for this area are filed in Guilford County District Court with courtrooms in Greensboro and High Point. Venue is right here when the child lives here, when the statutes point here after a move, or when you must register an order for local enforcement. We handle service in state, out of state, and abroad so the orders hold up when you need to use them.

UIFSA for child support

Registration to enforce

Bring a certified copy of the support order, an arrears ledger, and a short sworn statement that lists all payments, credits, and the amount still owed. Once the court signs the registration order, local tools such as wage withholding and liens can start.

Registration to modify

North Carolina can modify if the issuing state loses continuing exclusive jurisdiction or if all parties consent to North Carolina control. If someone still lives in the issuing state, that state often keeps authority to change the amount.

Continuing exclusive jurisdiction (CEJ)

The issuing state keeps CEJ until everyone has left or everyone agrees in writing that a new state may modify. We confirm CEJ before you file to avoid dueling orders.

Choice of law

• Duration of support and how arrears accrue usually follow the law of the issuing state.
• Remedies such as withholding or contempt follow North Carolina procedure once registered.

Income withholding across states

UIFSA allows direct notice to an out-of-state employer. We prepare a clean income withholding order so payroll starts and the payment record is reliable.

Arrears and credits

Once a payment vests, it becomes a judgment. We set payment plans, apply credits correctly, and keep a clear ledger that matches what the court will adopt.

Related: Greensboro Child Support Lawyer • Greensboro Modification and Enforcement

UCCJEA for custody and visitation

Home state test

Home state is where the child lived with a parent for six consecutive months right before the case was filed. Short trips out of state count as temporary absences.

Significant connection jurisdiction

If there is no home state, or the home state declines, a court with a strong tie to the child and solid evidence can take the case. We build that record the right way.

Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction

The court that made the custody order usually keeps the case until everyone leaves or the original court says a different state is better suited.

Temporary emergency jurisdiction

When a child is abandoned or at risk, North Carolina can enter a short-term order. The case then connects with the home state for long-term terms.

Registration and enforcement

Register the custody order with a certified copy. After notice to the other side, Greensboro can enforce it, including fast paths when a child is being withheld.

Warrant to take physical custody

In serious cases the court can order immediate return of a child. We present the facts and proposed language so law enforcement understands the directions.

Related: Greensboro Child Custody Lawyer • Greensboro Military Divorce

Step-by-step registration in Greensboro

Support order packet

• Certified order and any later modifications
• Arrears statement and payment history
• Parties’ addresses and contact details
• Short sworn statement on arrears and interest

Custody order packet

• Certified order and later changes
• Child’s addresses for the last five years
• Known cases in other states or countries
• Contact details for both parents and anyone who claims custody

Common pitfalls

Uncertified copies, missing arrears details, or service that does not meet the statute can slow things down. We prevent those snags so your order is enforceable on day one.

What happens after filing

The court gives notice, sets a chance to object, then signs the Greensboro registration order. From there, enforcement remedies and employer notices can begin.

Enforcing an out-of-state order

Support tools

Wage withholding, liens, license remedies, tax refund intercepts when allowed, and a clean audit that locks the numbers.

Custody tools

Make-up time, travel windows, exchange locations, and police assistance language when needed. Clear drafting cuts down on conflict at the school, airport, or workplace.

Contempt and show cause

You need a clear order, a willful violation, and proof of ability to comply. We propose purge terms that fix the problem instead of creating new disputes.

Related: Greensboro Modification and Enforcement

When and how Greensboro can modify

Support

Greensboro can modify when everyone has left the issuing state or when all parties consent in writing. We confirm CEJ, then file a motion to modify with updated guideline worksheets.

Custody

Greensboro can modify when North Carolina becomes the home state or when the original court declines jurisdiction. We line up jurisdiction before asking for changes to the schedule or decision-making.

Avoiding dueling cases

If another state already has a pending case, we coordinate with that court to avoid conflicting orders and wasted effort.

Proof you need

Income records, calendars showing overnights, school and medical notes, travel costs, and messages that show what is really happening.

Emergency routes

Custody emergencies: sudden relocations, refusal to return a child, or safety risks. File for temporary emergency jurisdiction, then set a quick return date.

Support emergencies: job loss that risks housing or childcare, or a sudden change in insurance. We seek targeted short-term relief while the full case moves.

Evidence checklist and timelines

Bring or upload

• Certified orders and modifications
• Payment ledgers and bank proofs
• Employer and payroll contacts
• Travel records and exchange logs
• School, medical, and counseling records
• Proof of childcare and insurance costs

Typical timeline

Military, overseas, and special cases

Service members often face PCS moves and deployments. We pair UIFSA and UCCJEA with SCRA protections, remote testimony when allowed, and schedules that work while a parent is away. For foreign orders, we use treaty service and translate documents so North Carolina can act.

Related: Greensboro Military Divorce • Greensboro Paternity and Parentage

Forms, notices, and practical workflows

• UIFSA employer notice package for out-of-state withholding
• Registration cover sheets for support and custody
• Proposed enforcement orders with purge terms and credit rules
• Clean travel language for exchanges, holidays, and passports
• Consent orders to lock in agreed changes without repeat trips to court

FAQs

Why Greensboro families choose Culbertson & Associates

• 20+ years handling interstate support and custody under UIFSA and UCCJEA
• Weekly calendars in Guilford County District Court
• Tight filings employers, schools, and agencies can follow
• Clear steps, timelines, and straightforward fees