Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
There are 10 resources
Self-Help
Everything You Need to Know About Child Custody
(Separate Website)
A complete guide to everything you need to know involving child custody following a divorce or separation from your spouse.
By: Rosen Law Firm
Child Custody, Visitation Rights, and Support
(Separate Website)
This document explains your legal rights and responsibilities in the areas of child custody, visitation rights, and support.
By: North Carolina Bar Association
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Spanish / Español
Divorce and Separation
(Separate Website)
This brochure explains many general frequently-asked questions about divorce.
By: North Carolina Bar Association
Issues in Adoption and Foster Care
(Separate Website)
Explore issues that are being debated in the adoption and foster care communities. Adoption by gays and lesbians, transracial adoption, child welfare, and best practices are some of the issues under the microscope.
By: Adopting.org
Child Support Information
(Separate Website)
How much child support does the court order? How long does child support last? How is it enforced? These questions will be answered by Lisa Angel from Rosen Law Firm
By: Rosen Law Firm
North Carolina Family Law - Rosen Law Firm
(Separate Website)
This website provides a wealth of information on divorce, child custody and support, alimony, and property division.
By: The Rosen Law Firm
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Child Custody Issues and Grandparents' Legal Rights
(Separate Website)
A short guide by LANC on third party custody, what to do if a child is left with you, and how a grandparent can gain custody of a grandchild.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Family Law
(Separate Website)
This site covers family issues like adoption, child custody, marriage, and a variety of others.
Self-Help Legal Forms
Self-help forms you can fill out yourself that deal with issues like Child Custody, Domestic Violence, and many others.
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