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What Is Child Support Enforcement?
Child support enforcement agents help locate absent parents and assist in establishing paternity and getting child support payments ordered by the courts. Once court orders have been established, … more
I am having trouble getting child support - how can I apply for help?
If you are having trouble getting support from the absent parent of your child, the first step to getting help is to apply for services at your local CSE office. In North Carolina, each county has … more
Do I Have To Receive Work First In Order To Receive Child Support Assistance?
Child support enforcement services are available to anyone who has custody of a minor dependent child in need of child support, regardless of income. Please note there may be a small fee for … more

Termination of Parental Rights
A legal termination of parental rights differs significantly from simply agreeing to not seek custody and/or visitation with a child. While parents are typically free to choose to live apart from or refrain from visiting with their children, they likely have a legal right to do so if they so choose. On the other hand, a legal termination of parental rights permanently prohibits a … more
How to Avoid Having Your Prenuptial Agreement Declared Invalid
Prenuptial agreements provide stability and certainty to married couples who decide to divorce but only if the prenuptial agreement was properly executed when it was created. Couples who go through the process of making the sometimes difficult decisions that are included in prenuptial agreements, hiring attorneys and executing the legal document should make sure that their prenuptial … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more