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Changing Child Support in NC

§ 50-13.7.  Modification of order for child support or custody.

(a)        Except as otherwise provided in G.S. 50-13.7A, an order of a court of this State for support of a minor child may be modified or vacated at any time, upon motion in the cause and a showing of changed circumstances by either party or anyone interested subject to the limitations of G.S. 50-13.10. Subject to the provisions of G.S. 50A-201, 50A-202, and 50A-204, an order of a court of this State for custody of a minor child may be modified or vacated at any time, upon motion in the cause and a showing of changed circumstances by either party or anyone interested.

(b)        When an order for support of a minor child has been entered by a court of another state, a court of this State may, upon gaining jurisdiction, and upon a showing of changed circumstances, enter a new order for support which modifies or supersedes such order for support, subject to the limitations of G.S. 50-13.10. Subject to the provisions of G.S. 50A-201, 50A-202, and 50A-204, when an order for custody of a minor child has been entered by a court of another state, a court of this State may, upon gaining jurisdiction, and a showing of changed circumstances, enter a new order for custody which modifies or supersedes such order for custody. (1858-9, c. 53; 1868-9, c. 116, s. 36; 1871-2, c. 193, s. 46; Code, ss. 1296, 1570, 1661; Rev., ss. 1570, 1853; C.S., ss. 1664, 2241; 1929, c. 270, s. 1; 1939, c. 115; 1941, c. 120; 1943, c. 194; 1949, c. 1010; 1953, c. 813; 1957, c. 545; 1965, c. 310, s. 2; 1967, c. 1153, s. 2; 1979, c. 110, s. 13; 1981, c. 682, s. 12; 1987, c. 739, s. 3; 1999-223, s. 13; 2007-175, s. 1.)
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  • 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