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Divorce Packet (Self-Help)
Instructions and court forms for requesting a divorce, for NC residents who do NOT have an attorney. Use these forms ONLY if you have lived in NC for at least 6 months, have been separated for more than 1 year, you do not want alimony or spousal support, and you do not want a property division.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina - Central Intake
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Alimony and Support
(Separate Website)
The Rosen Law Firm has listed resources and information related to spousal support. Including how alimony is calculated, when it gets paid out, which things the court looks at, and many others.
By: Rosen Law Firm
Division of Property
(Separate Website)
In the process of a divorce, the property a couple acquires during the marraige needs to be divided equally. Most of the time, the judge will order a 50/50 split, but in some cases, unequal division of that property is necessary, just depending on the circumstances.
By: Rosen Law Firm
Divorce and Separation
(Separate Website)
This brochure explains many general frequently-asked questions about divorce.
By: North Carolina Bar Association
Marriage in North Carolina
(Separate Website)
This document explains many issues concerning marriage in North Carolina, such as marriage licenses, changing your last name, and income tax status.
By: North Carolina Bar Association
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
Saving Money on Your Divorce
(Separate Website)
Divorce can be an expensive process, Mr. Rosen shares his knowledge on some things you can do to help lower your costs when going through a divorce.
By: Rosen Law Firm
Dividing the Property
(Separate Website)
One of the most important issues when going through a divorce is often dividing up the property. It can pose huge problems, that's why Lee Rosen has covered the factors to consider in property division in the state of North Carolina.
By: Rosen Law Firm
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
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
Marriage Annulment
(Separate Website)
A person that has had a marriage declared void by annulment can indicate that they have never been married. In North Carolina there are only certain narrow circumstances in which a marriage can be declared void.
By: NC State University
Marriage, Divorce, and Name Changes
(Separate Website)
The SSA has summarized the broad topics associated with changing your name after a divorce and what steps you should take when this occurs.
By: Social Security Administration
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Separation, Annulment, and Divorce
(Separate Website)
Unfortunately, almost half of marriages end up in divorce, and there are several different ways couples can go about it.
By: American Bar
Family Law
(Separate Website)
This site covers family issues like adoption, child custody, marriage, and a variety of others.
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