Last updated on June 12, 2024

Both parents have a legal responsibility to provide for their children. When you’re going through a divorce or child custody proceeding, part of that process involves determining child support.

You can find guidance on this critical issue and other aspects of child custody at The Khan Law Offices, PLLC. With more than 50 years of collective family law experience, child support lawyers Bobby and Allison Khan serve clients throughout Monroe and surrounding areas. Bobby has valuable experience as a former child support prosecutor in Union County. This gives him unique insight into the nuances of North Carolina child support law.

The parent who has less physical custody will often be the one paying child support. The amount of child support in North Carolina is typically based on a child support calculator that takes into account factors such as:

• Both parents’ incomes
• The number of children
• The custody arrangement
• Expenses such as healthcare and education
• Any special needs of the children

However, the child support guidelines aren’t necessarily definitive. Judges can consider other case-specific factors and award an amount appropriate to the situation.

Child support isn’t always smooth sailing. Challenges can arise when a parent fails to disclose their true income or when life circumstances change, requiring a modification of the support order. Additionally, when one parent fails to meet their child support obligations, enforcement action may become necessary.

Our attorneys can be your advocate in all aspects of child support proceedings. Our goal is to help you obtain an arrangement that supports your child’s well-being and addresses their financial needs.

If you are dealing with child custody and support issues or need to discuss modifications or enforcement, we are here to help. Contact us today through our website or by phone at 704-954-8781 for a consultation with one of our attorneys.