Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
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Self-Help
Leaving a Domestic Violence Situation
(Separate Website)
This guide explains how to prepare to leave your abuser, what steps you need to take before you leave, and what you can do after you leave to make sure you stay out of that situation in the future.
By: HelpGuide.org
Helping Victims of Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet published by Legal Aid of NC explains the work that Legal Aid of NC does in domestic violence law and also explains how Legal Aid of NC can help you if you are a victim of domestic violence.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Family Violence
(Separate Website)
This brochure answers many frequently-asked questions about family and domestic violence and advises you on where to get legal help.
By: North Carolina Bar Association
Crime Survivor's Handbook--What Do I Do Now?
(Separate Website)
This handbook explains the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony, explains how to file criminal charges, and explains what rights you have and do not have as a victim of a crime in North Carolina.
By: North Carolina Bar Association (Young Lawyers)
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence: Safety Tips for You and Your Family
(Separate Website)
Tips on how to keep your family safe and what documents to bring when you want to leave an abusive relationship.
By: American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
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
Battered Immigrant Project
(Separate Website)
Through the Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative, Legal Aid has developed the Battered Immigrant Project that looks to help victims with legal assistance when going through a domestic violence situation.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence and the Law: A Practical Guide for Survivors
(Separate Website)
This helpful packet explains the law concerning domestic violence and also gives advice on safety planning, where to go for help, and what your legal rights are as a victim of domestic violence.
By: Young Lawyers' Division of the North Carolina Bar Association
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
The Victims of Crime Compensation Fund
(Separate Website)
This publication of Legal Aid of NC explains basic key information about The Victims of Crime Compensation Fund, including what it is, how it works, and who is eligible for the fund.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Do You Need Legal Help?
(Separate Website)
This will explain who is eligible for our services, what kind of cases Legal Aid normally handles, some examples of them, and how to locate an office near you.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
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Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal advice and representation in some types of cases. Click on the icon to find out what types of cases are handled and to apply online.
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