This bulletin discusses some of the international, federal, and state laws that apply, or might not apply, to international family support cases. If you decide to apply for child support services, please complete the application in its entirety and sign where appropriate.A. Procedural Considerations. This Chapter applies to proceedings begun on or after the effective date of this Chapter to establish a support order or determine parentage of a child. In North Carolina, if you are granted a divorce (i.e. The judge signs the divorce papers) then your claims for alimony and equitable distribution are barred. Parents can agree on an amount for child support in a Separation Agreement. See the Separation and Divorce Help Topic for more information. New tax laws will change alimony in a big way starting in January 2019. Like most issues in a divorce, North Carolina allows people to work out spousal support and alimony arrangements amongst themselves.