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Attorney fees for Child Support

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Attorney fee in Child Support cases are ultimately up to the Judge. That being said, they are often awarded when one party has not been paying the NC Child Support guideline amount and makes substantially more money than the other party.

If you have spent money on an attorney it common practice to ask for reimbursement for funds actually expended. If you have not hired an attorney then you may only be eligible to receive your court filing fee of ~$150 and service fees.
§ 50-13.6.  Counsel fees in actions for custody and support of minor children.

In an action or proceeding for the custody or support, or both, of a minor child, including a motion in the cause for the modification or revocation of an existing order for custody or support, or both, the court may in its discretion order payment of reasonable attorney's fees to an interested party acting in good faith who has insufficient means to defray the expense of the suit. Before ordering payment of a fee in a support action, the court must find as a fact that the party ordered to furnish support has refused to provide support which is adequate under the circumstances existing at the time of the institution of the action or proceeding; provided however, should the court find as a fact that the supporting party has initiated a frivolous action or proceeding the court may order payment of reasonable attorney's fees to an interested party as deemed appropriate under the circumstances. (1967, c. 1153, s. 2; 1973, c. 323.)
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  • Home
  • NC Laws
    • Divorce >
      • Divorce from bed and board
      • Divorce based on insanity
      • Resumption of maiden name
    • Child Custody >
      • Attorney fees for Child Custody
      • Modification of Child Custody
    • Child Support >
      • Child Support Enforcement Agency
      • Attorney fees for Child Support
      • Modification of Child Support
    • Property Distribution >
      • Retirement Distribution
      • Sanctions for Delay of Property Division
    • Spousal Support >
      • Postseparation Support >
        • Attorney fees for Postseparation Support
        • Modification of Postseparation Support
      • Alimony >
        • Attorney fees for Alimony
        • Modification of Alimony
    • Separation Agreements
    • Domestic Violence
  • Union County Local Rules
    • Emergency Custody
    • Custody Mediation
    • Temporary Custody
    • Child Support
    • Property Distribution
    • Spousal Support
    • Union County Local Forms
    • Courthouse info
  • Contact