Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina

child support

I am drawing unemployment after being laid off and am going to request a reduction in child support payments,however I have a substantial sum of money in investments,retirement and savings, how will this affect me from a legal standpoint if I file for a reduction because my income has changed.


Asked on 2/11/09, 8:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Williams Rice Law, PLLC - Web Based & Downtown Office

Re: child support

Assets can be considered -- the "estate" of the parties but is not generally considered unless a Motion to Deviate from the NC Child Support Guidelines is filed.

You can't be required to deplete your assets to meet your current obligation.

File your motion - make sure you dot the i's and cross the t's and be prepared for the hearing. Hopefully, you have representation.

See our website www.RiceFamilyLaw.com for more info.

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Answered on 2/11/09, 7:28 pm


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