Changing a custody or support order
North Carolina lets a court change a custody or child support order when there has been a substantial change in circumstances. For custody, the change has to affect the child, and the new arrangement must serve the child's best interests. For support, a substantial change often shows up as a real shift in income or in the parenting schedule.
Changing alimony
Court-ordered alimony can usually be modified after a substantial change in circumstances. Support that comes from a separation agreement may be harder to change, depending on how the agreement is written, which is one more reason the wording matters from the start.
Enforcing an order
When the other party ignores a custody, support, or alimony order, a court can enforce it. A common tool is a motion for contempt, which can carry consequences until the party complies. Support can also be enforced through income withholding and other remedies.
How Mr. Bsk can help
Mr. Bsk reviews your existing order, tells you whether the facts may support a change, and steps in to enforce it when the other side will not comply. Call 336-222-8330.
Common questions
When can a custody order be changed in North Carolina?
When there has been a substantial change in circumstances affecting the child and a new arrangement would serve the child's best interests.
What can I do if the other parent ignores our order?
You can ask the court to enforce it, often through a motion for contempt. A lawyer can review the order and the facts and explain your options.