File For Divorce In North Carolina Book

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Introduction
Chapter 1: Marriage Ins and Outs
Marriage
Divorce
Annulment
Legal Separation
Getting a Divorce
Chapter 2: The Legal System
Theory versus Reality
Divorce Law and Procedure
Legal Research
Chapter 3: Lawyers
Deciding if You Want a Lawyer
Selecting a Lawyer
Working with a Lawyer
Firing Your Lawyer
Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Situation
Your Spouse
Financial Information
Property and Debts
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Alimony
Which Procedure to Use
Chapter 5: General Procedures
Filing with the Court Clerk
Notifying Your Spouse
Setting a Court Hearing
Courtroom Manners
Negotiating
Chapter 6: Standard Divorce Procedure
Divorce Complaint (no children)
Verification
Judgment for Absolute Divorce
Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Annulment
Chapter 7: Uncontested Divorce Procedure
Contested versus Uncontested Divorce
Divorce Complaint
Separation Agreement
Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child
Acceptance of Service
Divorce Judgment
Chapter 8: Contested Divorce Procedure
Collecting Information
Property and Debts
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Alimony
Chapter 9: The Court Hearing
The Hearing
Child Support Agencies
Chapter 10: When You Cannot Find Your Spouse
The Diligent Search
Preparing and Filing Court Papers
Publishing
Chapter 11: Special Circumstances
When You Cannot Afford Court Costs
Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property
Temporary Support andCustody
Taxes
Pension Plans
Military Considerations
Chapter 12: The Future
Glossary
Appendix A: General Statutes of North Carolina and Child Support Guidelines
Appendix B: Blank Forms
Index