I need to find some info. on NC child Support Laws. I don't want a Lawyer just Laws for non-costodial parent
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Ok, below are the links you will find helpful.  \n\nOne is for the NC child support calculator. You can enter your information and his information and it will tell you how much money you should get. I will warn you that as a student, you are considered under-employed, so they will impute a minimum amount of income on you.  Basically, they will come up with an amount that you should be earning for use in the calculator.  I am not 100% about the rules since you are a student, but most likely they will still impute minimum wage full time which is $210/wk or $840/month.\n\nAs for the insurance, medical bills, etc.  It depends on what has been ordered.  If he has a court order to provide the support, he has to.  If there is no order, he doesn't.  The child support calculator asks about payment of insurance premiums and accounts for that in the child support.  If he does not cover her, his child support is considered sufficient contribution, and he is not required to split medical costs with you unless ordered by the court.\n\nThe issue about him collecting the insurance checks, technically it is something you could take him to court for, but it would require copies of everything, and paying to go to court.  My suggestion would just be to take it as a lesson learned.\n\nThe issue about him not seeing her, etc. is basically a non-issue.  There is nothing you can do legally to force him to see her.  Its a waste of effort.  But I will tell you the same thing I was told and the same thing I advise everyone else to do, KEEP A JOURNAL.  Write down everything with regards to your daughter, child support, visitation, etc.  Keep track of every visit, every missed visit, every phone call, etc.  Also, get a file and keep all you receipts for clothing, school, medical bills,etc.  Any major purchases or expenditures for the child.  There will most likely arise a time as this continues, that the information and  records will be invaluable in court.  By keeping records you turn "hearsay" into fact, and you can show a record of everything that he has or hasn't done and when. Start NOW.\n\nIf you don't have these things (child support, insurance coverage, visitation) outlined in a court order, my suggestion is that you do so.  You can try to get a DSS attorney for free to work out the child support if you qualify, otherwise invest in a good lawyer and get everything taken care of right the first time.  You can go to family court yourself, but I have hear many judges get upset with parents for going to court without an atty.  The potential consequences of going to court alone and unprepared are detrimental.\n\nThe other link below is to the NC Child Support Guidelines.  You can read through those and see what the law is and how it handles different things with regard to child support.\n\nGood luck.
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You can petition the court for emancipation at the age of 16 in NC.  This means that you can live on your own or determine your own guardian.  But it does require that you work through family court.  Your best bet is to see if there is an answer/question line - website for your county social services.\n\nYou can try the website listed below for a start.
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Go to http://www.ncgov.com/
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First, if you have been giving her money, make sure to get all of your cancelled checks and receipts in order.\n\nAs for petitioning for back child support ... in most states, yes she can!  However, there is usually a time limit.  In some states three years, in other states it can be longer. \n\nI strongly suggest that you go to a local office of your state's Support Enforcement or Support Collection office.  Ask them for copies of all documents relevant to the TN Child Support & Collections Standards Act.  This is where you will find your answers.\n\nIf she does petition the Family Court, then you should have a good lawyer with you.  Remember, your level of familarity with the TN Support & Collections Standards Act is in direct relation to how much you'll have to pay an attorney.  If you thoroughly arm yourself with knowledge about your state laws, you'll be able to prepare much of your own case documentation, thereby reducing the amount you pay to an attorney.\n\nBeen there, done that, and it ain't fun! Best of Luck to you.\n\nEdited}\n\nTo qualify the above statement, let me add that I do not reside in your state.  TN may have different laws than the states that I have dealt with.  You should find your answer in the Standards Act to which I referred.  Also, if the 19 yr old has emancipated, then any back support you may be ordered to pay should exclude any time following the emancipation.\n\nI have personal experience with this type of issue in two states, and have found that the courts display a bias toward the mother.  I really hope this all works out for you and that you're able to keep this out of the courts.
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No such thing as a good and cheap lawyer.  Sorry.\n\nOtherwise, I suggest checking www.martindale.com for qualified family law lawyers in your area.  \n\nRemember that you get what you pay for.  And when you're talking about custody, you don't want to skimp on quality.
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try findlaw.com they have all sorts of links to laws and such, as well as some legal advice.
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Honestly, your best bet is probably to set up an appointment to meet with a divorce lawyer in your state if you want good advice.\n\nIn AR, child support can be based on imputed income.  In other words, it can be based on a parent's ability to earn rather than their actual earnings.
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In all 50 states, family law pretty much is consistent in that the custodial spouse must allow contact unless he/she can prove that such is not in the interests of the child/children.\n\nYou should seek a lawyer or complain to the Child Support Enforcement agency in the state where she resides.\n\nBe patient.  You kids will be around for a long time, never loose your cool.  This is a life-long comiitment, not something that can dealt with quickly.\n\nGood luck.  You're doing the right thing.
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You could call your local Child Support Enforcement Agency.  We are going through that also.
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It is too much to list here, but I found a website that has both on it.  It is www.ncgov.com.  I hope you find what you are looking for.
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to go (state name here) child support in a search engine and ur state should have a attorney general site where u can see the status of ur case.  im in texas so i know we do i dont know what state ur in.
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I went through the Attorney General's office online for my state, filled out the paperwork and had a hearing in 3 months!  The child support order went into effect the 1st of the next month.  It went really fast.  I think you can find some or all of those forms on the attorney general website for your state.  The information sheet just gives all parties names (including children), addresses, date of birth, social security number, drivers license no., and employers for you and him.  There are websites online where you can buy the forms really cheap.  Try www.findlaw.com and see if they have it.
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Check with "Legal Aid" in your town.  Not always free, but could be nominal fee.  If mom is receiving state aid, she can get paternity tests free in most states.
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Get in touch with your county child support enforcement agency and advise them you have custody.  They will set you up with a caseworker who will be able to give you the information you need.  If the parent(s) are working they will be able to send a support order to their employer and collect thru wage withhold.\n\nGo to the county child support enforcement agency.  That's where you can begin.\n\nGood luck!!
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The laws are different in every state which is one reason why you shouldn't search for legal advice online.  Your best choice would be to visit your local public LAW library.  In California, each county has one and I believe it is mainly the same throughout the country.  The librarian cannot give legal advice, but can point you in the right direction and show you how to research the information yourself.  An alternative, would be to see a paralegal who handles family law matters.  They are significantly less expensive than an attorney.
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try this\nhttp://library.findlaw.com/
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if a father signs away his parental rights, he does not have to pay child support, that's why they do it,, most absent fathers seem to be from N.C., Ga. or Fla.,, because the laws don't support mothers