Raleigh Child Custody and Support Attorney

Child Custody and Child Support Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina

Going through a divorce is hard enough in itself, but when children are involved, a Raleigh divorce can reach a whole new level of emotional difficulty.  Child custody and child support are the two issues that most divorcing couples frequently have disagreements about.  The family law attorneys at Hopper Law firm have worked with many Raleigh clients involved in disputes about child custody and child support, and will know exactly what actions to take regarding these issues. 

Child Custody pertains to who has legal responsibility for the care and control of a child.  In a divorce, it is ideal for the parents themselves to decide who will get custody of the children and when, but as our lawyers have seen, many couples going through divorce have a hard time coming to an agreement about child custody.  A Raleigh attorney can help both parents come up with a parenting agreement, which is a legal document or contract that outlines the legal and physical custody of the children. 

Child Support is a financial payment from one or both parents that helps pay for the child’s everyday needs.  There are specific child support guidelines in North Carolina to help determine the amount of child support that is to be paid.  The court will use a child support chart that shows the dollar amount that is typically spent on a child at different combined income levels of the spouses.  There are also three different “schedules” (A,B, & C) that may be used to help determine the amount of child support, such as the number of days the child resides with the person paying child support. Other economic factors will also be considered to ensure that the supporting spouse and their children will be able to maintain a minimum standard of living in Raleigh.

Child support regulations are rather complex so it will be extremely beneficial to enlist the help of a Raleigh family law attorney when dealing with this legal matter.  At Hopper Law Firm, our family lawyers will do everything possible to make sure you are treated fairly during this difficult process, and will always have your best interests at heart.

Contact a Raleigh Family Law Attorney at Hopper Law Firm today for help regarding child custody and child support!