Resources

The best resource for a party in a family law case is an experienced family law attorney. The resources below are often helpful to those investigating their own family law issues. Keep in mind that online research can be helpful but is not a substitute for training and education, experience, and professional advice.

Buncombe County Local Rules

https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/buncombe-county/buncombe-county-local-rules-and-forms
Some counties have local rules involving various aspects of family law cases that supplement the state-wide rules of civil procedure and evidence. Not all counties have local rules.

Buncombe County Forms

https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/buncombe-county/buncombe-county-local-rules-and-forms
Some counties have local rules involving various aspects of family law cases that supplement the state-wide rules of civil procedure and evidence. Not all counties have local rules.

Haywood County Local Rules

https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/haywood-county/haywood-county-local-rules-and-forms
Some counties have local rules involving various aspects of family law cases that supplement the state-wide rules of civil procedure and evidence. Not all counties have local rules.

Civil Dockets

https://www1.aoc.state.nc.us/www/calendars/Civil.html
Look up dockets in each county.

AOC (Administrative Offices of the Court) Standard Forms

https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/forms
These forms are often used in family law cases.

Pisgah Legal Services

https://www.pisgahlegal.org/
Free legal assistance for those who qualify.

Chapter 50, North Carolina General Statutes

https://www.ncleg.gov/Laws/GeneralStatuteSections/Chapter50
The most up-to-date statutes on family law in North Carolina. Please keep in mind that these statutes are interpreted by extensive case law and may be much more complicated than they would appear.

Helpmate

https://helpmateonline.org/
Local assistance for victims of domestic violence.