Filing for child support

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Dear Jimmyz:

Greetings. Yes, you can file without an attorney for child support through the NC Child Support Enforcement Agency. Good luck.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.787.6668 main phone
919.256.1665 direct fax

10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
704.644.2831 main voice
704.307.4595 main fax

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I have been divorced for 12 months and before the divorce the Department of Social Services gave me custody of my 2 daughters. My ex-wife was directed to seek professional mental health counseling before she could have unsupervised visitation. During the last year she has not had any treatment and can only visit the children in my presence. I would like to file for child support and was told that I could file with the Department of Social Services or do I need to obtain a lawyer and file a lawsuit? Thanks for your time.