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Blog: Child Support

Child support helps address the needs and well-being of children during and after divorce. To better understand the calculations and obligations of child support in North Carolina, read our leading blog articles today.

What Happens to Child Support and Custody When a Child Turns 18 in North Carolina?
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What Happens to Child Support and Custody When a Child Turns 18 in North Carolina?

When parents divorce or separate, child support and custody orders often feel permanent. But under…
April 29, 2026 Read More
Are Child Support Payments Required If You Have Joint Custody?
Are Child Support Payments Required If You Have Joint Custody?
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Are Child Support Payments Required If You Have Joint Custody?

Updated: September 12th, 2024 A common misconception exists that parents with joint custody do not…
September 12, 2024 Read More
How A Child Support Attorney Helps Ensure Fair and Timely Payments
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How A Child Support Attorney Helps Ensure Fair and Timely Payments

Most of us dream of settling down one day and starting a family. There are…
February 15, 2024 Read More
What To Know If Your Spouse Had An Affair
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What To Know If Your Spouse Had An Affair

Learning that your spouse had an affair can feel like the world has turned against…
July 31, 2023 Read More
Legal Fees: Who, What, Why, When and How Much?
Legal Fees: Who, What, Why, When and How Much?
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Legal Fees: Who, What, Why, When and How Much?

Ex-It Strategy Podcast 40 Hosts/Participants Elizabeth Stephenson, Sarah Hink, Jen Bordeaux Elizabeth: Hi, it's Elizabeth…
January 13, 2023 Read More
What Happens When a Child of Divorced Parents Turns 18?
What Happens When a Child of Divorced Parents Turns 18
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What Happens When a Child of Divorced Parents Turns 18?

Updated: November 9, 2022 When a child of divorced parents turns age eighteen, child support…
November 29, 2022 Read More
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New Direction Family Law

New Direction Family Law has nearly 100 years of experience protecting the rights of our clients in family law matters. Our holistic approach allows us to provide high-quality, individualized attention to individuals in Wake, Durham, Johnston, and surrounding counties in North Carolina.

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Contact Us

150 Fayetteville St., Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27601

(919) 719-3470

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