Uniform Child‑Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Article 1. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act. §§ 50A‑1 through 50A‑25: Repealed by Session Laws 1999‑223, s. 1(b), effective October 1, 1999, and applicable to causes of action arising on or after that date. Article 2. Uniform Child‑Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. Part 1. General Provisions. § 50A‑101. Short title. This Article may be cited as the Uniform Child‑Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. (1979, c. 110, s. 1; 1999‑223, s. 3.) § 50A‑102. Definitions. In this Article: (1) “Abandoned” means left without provision for...
Read MoreHow Do My Children’s Special Needs Affect Child Support?
Most of the guess work is taken out of determining how much child support is appropriate by following the NC Child Support Guidelines. These guidelines tell the judge how much basic child support is per child based on how much income the parents each earn and general expenses such as daycare and health insurance. The guidelines do not work for families with high incomes (greater than $25,000 per month) and they often need modifying for families with children who have special needs. You will notice when completing the child support worksheet that there is a section called other extraordinary...
Read MoreCan I Move My Kids to Another State?
Whether or not you can move your child or children to another state depends on many factors. It is important to know whether there is a custody order in place, are divorce and custody proceedings in the court system now, if there is a custody order in place what provisions does it make for moving, and is the if there is not an agreement in place is the other parent involved. Without a custody order in place it is presumed that both parents have equal rights to the child. If you think your spouse is going to move out of the state with your children you need to get an attorney quickly and...
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