Six Steps to File For Divorce

Six Steps to File For Divorce

While the exact process for filing for divorce in NC may vary by county, the basic six steps for filing for an absolute divorce are the same throughout North Carolina. Six Steps to File for Divorce in NC1) Draft the Divorce Complaint, 2) Verify the Divorce Complaint...
How Can I Establish Paternity of My Child?

How Can I Establish Paternity of My Child?

Paternity of a child can be established in several ways. When a child is born in an NC hospital the hospital provides an opportunity for the parents to sign an Affidavit Of Parentage For Child Born Out Of Wedlock (DHHS-1660). This form, which is identical to the...
Can I Move My Kids to Another State?

Can I Move My Kids to Another State?

Whether or not you can move your child or children to another state depends on many factors. It is important to know whether there is a custody order in place, are divorce and custody proceedings in the court system now, if there is a custody order in place what...
Can I Get a Protective Order in Court?

Can I Get a Protective Order in Court?

In NC, there are two types of domestic violence protective orders: Ex parte/Temporary protective orders Final domestic violence protective orders, often called a 50B order or a restraining order Ex parte simply means that one party appears before the judge and the...