Child Support

Child Support

Achieving Positive Results for Our Clients for 20+ Years

At the Law Office of Stephen E. Robertson, PLLC, our legal team has over 20 years of experience representing clients facing a wide range of divorce and child support. This includes matters related to child support. If you and your child’s other parent are ending your marriage or pressing pause with a legal separation, our Greensboro child support lawyers can ensure you obtain a settlement that is fair for you and your child.

Contact our attorneys at to schedule a consultation.

Who Pays Child Support in Greensboro?

Under North Carolina Family Law, both parents are required to provide child support. When a couple no longer lives together, the law assumes that the custodial parent provides financial support directly to the child by spending what is necessary to provide for the child’s basic needs.

On the other hand, the non-custodial parent contributes to the support of their child by making monthly payments to the custodial parent. In most cases, the payment will terminate when the child reaches 18 years of age.

How Is Support Calculated in NC?

One of your top concerns as a parent, either as one who is looking for support or being required to pay, is the amount of a child support payment. Child support calculations in North Carolina are based on the “income shares” model. Under this model, a parent is supposed to pay the same proportion of parental income as if the parents were still living together.

There are several factors taken into consideration when determining the amount of child support to be paid, including:

  • Both parent’s annual gross income
  • The number of minor children
  • Health care and insurance expenses
  • Work-related childcare costs
  • Extraordinary expenses that are reasonable and necessary
  • Child support payments for children from another relationship
  • Potential income if not voluntarily unemployed or underemployed

When the Guidelines Don’t Apply

If you and your child’s other parent have a combined income that exceeds $25,000 per month, the state’s child support guidelines are not applicable. Instead, judges will have broad discretion when calculating your child support obligation. The court will set the amount of support at a level appropriate to meet the reasonable needs of the child. Among many other considerations, the judge will consider the accustomed standard of living of the child.

Contact Our Legal Team Today

The Law Office of Stephen E. Robertson, PLLC is available to answer your questions about child support. Our Greensboro child support attorneys also have the knowledge and experience to competently guide you throughout the entire process of seeking a fair payment. If you think you and your child’s other parent can reach an agreement outside the courtroom, we also offer collaborative law services.

Our mission is to do everything we can to protect your rights and ensure you receive a favorable outcome during this time. Call or contact our office online today to get started discussing your case with our attorneys.

Why Hire Us?

  • Results You Can Count On
  • Compassionate Counsel
  • Over 20 Years of Experience
  • Stephen E. Robertson is a Board Certified Attorney

Contact US Today!

Legal Services

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8.30 - 18.30
Saturday: 10.30 - 16.30
Sunday: Closed
- Brad V.
Steve was professional and helpful! Highly recommend!

See more

  • Great Attorney.... Easy process worked with me to handle my case as quickly as possible! Definitely the go to attorney in the Triad!!!
    - Paulisha M.
  • Steve helped me thru a difficult divorce and related court issues while somehow keeping a cool head and making me relax in the process. Plus he's a hell of a golfer. I would recommend Steve for any venture into the complicated world of law and dealings with the court system.
    - David B.
  • Steve has handled my business and personal legal matters for 15 years. He is always diligent, prompt, creative and effective. Working with local counsel, he got a case dismissed in Massachusetts then won a million dollar judgment in North Carolina for me.
    - Daniel T.

STEVE LAW FIRM

With over 20 years of experience in Family Law and Divorce, Bankruptcy, and Tax Resolution, we advocate for our clients' best interests and provide quality legal services and solutions

Quick Links

Congratulated by Google

Expertise Award

Disclaimer: This website is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. The receipt of an e-mail from you does not in and of itself create an attorney-client relationship between you and the firm. Unless you have received a signed letter of representation or fee agreement from us in which we agree to represent or advise you, any unsolicited information or documents you send us will not be treated as confidential, secret or protected in nature.

TOP