Q: What is a Temporary Court Order for child support?
Based on NC rules. Why would a temporary child support order be granted? I recently lost my job and requested the max amount of 728$. The NCP was ordered to pay 600$ and was told that if my income is still zero by April 2018, when our case is reviewed, the 600$ monthly payments will be reduced. I plan on working at my daughter's school, as positions are opening up for parents. But will my zero income hurt my case? We live in Chicago so everything costs more here. Also, I'm not sure if health care was addressed yet. Also, we were never married. The father works for the US Army.
A: Child support in North Carolina is based on guidelines - you simply plug in the parents incomes and out pops a child support figure. The cost of living in your area is likely irrelevant Obviously if you are getting $600 and were told that would be reduced if you work and earn income, then your current zero income helps your case in terms of receiving the most child support. If you work and earn money, logically you won't need as much child support.
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