Raleigh Child Custody Attorney

Child Support Lawyer in Raleigh

Child Custody

At Hopper Law Firm, our Raleigh attorneys believe that the decision of who gets custody of a child should be decided between you and your spouse. At the same time, we understand that it is a very emotional decision, and we are committed to ensuring open and honest dialogue and feedback between you and your lawyer.

Custody is the legal responsibility for the care and control of your child (under age 18). The best people to determine who gets custody of your children are you, the parents. As parents you can decide by entering into a parenting agreement what visitation arrangements should be made and who the children will spend time with.  A parenting agreement is a document or contract between the parents of a child that is signed and notarized, that sets forth the legal and physical custody of the minor child(ren).

Child Support

North Carolina has adopted child support guidelines that apply when the combined income of the spouses is less than $240,000 and more than poverty level. Essentially, North Carolina has created child support charts that show the dollar amount the State of North Carolina believes is spent on a child, or multiple children, at varying combined income levels of the spouses.

There are three different schedules (A, B, and C) that may apply to determine how much child support is owed under varying circumstances, including the number of days a child resides with the payor spouse. The court may also make adjustments to this economic indicator based upon other factors, such as support being provided to another party, other children in the household, the payment of health insurance, and after-school care. North Carolina law allows the supporting spouse to be able to maintain a minimum standard of living according the applicable poverty guidelines.

Raleigh Child Custody and Support Attorney

Child support and child custody laws and regulations in Raleigh can be complex, and even if both parents agree on custody terms and child support amounts, it is still necessary to hire a family law attorney to assist you throughout the legal process.  A Lawyer will ensure that your rights, and the rights of your family, are the top priority. Please don’t hesitate to hire a lawyer, contact a Raleigh Family Law Attorney at Hopper Law Firm today.

Contact a Raleigh Family Law Attorney regarding Child Support and Child Custody issues!