Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina

What state to file for child support.

I am trying to find out what state I need to pursue child support in. I live in Texas and the father of my child lives in North Carolina. I moved to Texas from North Carolina during my pregnancy. The child was born in Texas. Can I get the order for child support in Texas and have it then filed in NC? Or do I need to go through NC Courts? Thank you for your help.


Asked on 11/30/98, 10:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Carroll Cynthia Y. Carroll, P.A.

Re: What state to file for child support.

If the child has lived in Texas for 6 months, then you may file in Texas. Then the order could be registered in NC for enforcement. However, it may be faster to simply file in NC. But you need to be aware that the state issuing the order will also be the state to modify the order down the road, unless none of the parties resides in the state.

Cynthia Carroll

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Answered on 1/16/99, 1:04 pm


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