Allen & Spence Blog
Attorneys Fees – NCGS 50-13.6
The usual rule of law in North Carolina and the U.S. is that a party must pay his or her own attorneys fees unless there is a staute that that shifts the burden to the other party. We have such a statute in NCGS 50-13.6 that allows the district court...
Procedures in NC Child Support Actions – NCGS § 50‑13.5
§ 50‑13.5. Procedure in actions for custody or support of minor children. (a) Procedure. – The procedure in actions for custody and support of minor children shall be as in civil actions, except as provided in this section and in G.S. 50‑19. In...
Child Support in NC – NCGS § 50‑13.4. Action for support of minor child.
§ 50‑13.4. Action for support of minor child. (a) Any parent, or any person, agency, organization or institution having custody of a minor child, or bringing an action or proceeding for the custody of such child, or a minor child by his guardian...
Child Custody and How Do I Enforce My Child Custody Order?
Child Custody Orders and Enforcement I get lots of calls and questions about what happens when a parent violates the terms of a child custody order in North Carolina. There is no automatic punishment in such a situation. This is a surprise to many...
Child Custody Entitlement – NCGS 50-13.2
§ 50‑13.2. Who entitled to custody; terms of custody; visitation rights of grandparents; taking child out of State. (a) An order for custody of a minor child entered pursuant to this section shall award the custody of such child to such person, agency,...
Custody of Minor Child – NCGS 50-13.1
§ 50‑13.1. Action or proceeding for custody of minor child. (a) Any parent, relative, or other person, agency, organization or institution claiming the right to custody of a minor child may institute an action or proceeding for the custody of such child,...
