Enforcing Child Support Orders

Summary

To enforce a child support order in North Carolina, contact Child Support Services or file a Motion for Order to Show Cause. Obtain forms from the North Carolina Judicial Branch website, complete them accurately, and file with the court. Serve the non-custodial parent with the motion. Access forms online and follow guidance for completion.

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enforce a current order.
To enforce a current child support order in North Carolina, you may follow these steps:
- Contact the North Carolina Child Support Services (CSS) for assistance.
- File a Motion for Order to Show Cause with the court to hold the non-paying party in contempt.
- The court may schedule a hearing to address the non-payment issue.
Is the non-custodial parent not complying with the current order?
How to file a motion
To file a Motion for Order to Show Cause in North Carolina, follow these steps:
- Obtain the necessary forms from the clerk of court or the North Carolina Judicial Branch website.
- Complete the forms with accurate information.
- File the completed forms with the clerk of court in the county where your child support order was issued.
- Serve the non-custodial parent with a copy of the motion.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any specific step?
Yes. Can you find the form for me?
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To enforce a child support order, you need the "Motion for Order to Show Cause" form from the North Carolina Judicial Branch. You can download it directly from their website.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to complete this form?
Take me to the website
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Sure, you can find the "Motion for Order to Show Cause" form on the North Carolina Judicial Branch website. Here is the link to access the forms: [North Carolina Judicial Branch Forms](https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/forms).
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to complete this form?
Yes. Guide me through the form - help me with each field.
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Sure, I can help guide you through the "Motion for Order to Show Cause" form. However, I can't directly show you the form, but I can explain the typical fields you might need to fill out.
Let's start with the basics:
*. Caption: This section includes the court name, county, and case number.
- Court Name: Enter the name of the court where your original child support order was issued.
- County: Enter the county where the court is located.
- Case Number: Enter your case number as it appears on your child support order.
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