Forms
For every stage throughout your North Carolina divorce.
There are many forms and documents that need to be completed to ensure a successful, legally binding divorce. We’ve compiled those forms here for your easy reference, simply select the appropriate category from the list below.
When we represent you, we will make sure all these forms are completed and filed on your behalf.
Absolute Divorce Forms
Acceptance of Service
Notice a defendant has accepted service.
Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail
Notice of date documents were served to defendant.
Alexander County Domestic Court Rules - Continuance Policy
The court may grant a continuance for good cause.
Alexander County Domestic Court Rules
Sets general rules for court procedures.
Answer To Complaint For Absolute Divorce
The defendant answers the specific claims of the plaintiff.
Calendar Request
Request identifying the matter to be calendared.
Catwaba County Domestic Court Rules
Rules for family court and domestic civil cases
Certificate Of Absolute Divorce Or Annulment
Certifying the date of absolute divorce or annulment.
Civil Summons
A defendant is notified to appear and answer the complaint of the plaintiff.
Complaint For Absolute Divorce
Asking that the bonds of matrimony existing between Plaintiff and Defendant be dissolved and that Plaintiff be granted an absolute divorce.
Complaint For Breach Of Separation Agreement
Complaint (Breach of contract, damages, specific performance, interest)
Complaint For Divorce From Bed And Board
Claims that during the marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant, Defendant offered indignities to the Plaintiff to render his/her condition intolerable and life burdensome.
Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet
Indicates type of pleading and claims for relief.
Family Case Management Notice
Notice of scheduled court events and notice to parties ordered to show cause.
Iredell County Domestic Court Rules - Continuance Policy
Continuances may be granted by the court for good cause.
Iredell County Domestic Court Rules
Sets general rules for the court.
Judgement For Absolute Divorce
Includes findings of fact and orders by the court.
Motion For Summary Judgement For Absolute Divorce
Request by the plaintiff for summary judgment.
Notice Of Hearing - Iredell County
Notice of the date, time and location of a hearing.
Service Member's Civil Relief Act Affidavit
Stating whether or not the defendant is in military service and showing necessary facts to support the affidavit.
Verification
Attesting that the claim for divorce is made in good faith.
Domestic Violence Forms
Application And Order To Appoint Guardian Ad Litem In Action For Domestic Violence Protective Order
A recommendation and order of appointment for a guardian ad litem.
Civil Summons Domestic Violence
A notice to a defendant to appear in court to answer a complaint.
Civil Summons No-Contact Order For Stalking Or Nonconsensual Sexual Conduct
A notice to a defendant to appear in court to answer a complaint.
Complaint And Motion For A Domestic Violence Protective Order
A request for emergency relief by the court.
Complaint For No-Contact Order For Stalking Or Nonconsensual Sexual Conduct
A request for temporary and permanent no contact order.
Contempt Order Domestic Violence Protective Order
The court will determine if the defendant is in civil or criminal contempt.
Contempt Order For No-Contact Order For Stalking Or Nonconsensual Sexual Conduct
The court will determine if the defendant is in civil or criminal contempt.
Domestic Violence Order of Protection
Details findings and orders by the court.
Ex Parte Domestic Violence Order Of Protection
Details findings and orders by the court.
Identifying Information About Defendant Domestic Violence
Information that may allow law enforcement agencies to locate and more quickly identify the persons involved in this case and to enforce the provisions of this Order more effectively.
Instructions For Domestics Violence Forms
List of forms and steps that will need to be taken to obtain a protective order.
Motion And Order To Show Cause For Failure To Comply With No-Contact Order For Stalking Or Nonconsensual Sexual Conduct
A request that the court issue an order requiring the defendant to appear and show cause, if any, why he/she should not be held in contempt for violating a No-Contact Order.
Motion For Disposal Of Weapons Surrendered Under Domestic Violence Protective Order
Notice of a hearing seeking authorization to dispose of surrendered weapons.
Motion For Order To Show Cause Domestic Violence Protective Order
A request that the court issue an order that requires the defendant to appear and to show cause, if any, why the defendant should not be held in contempt for failure to comply with the court’s Order.
Motion For Return Of Weapons Surrendered Under Domestic Violence Protective Order
A request that the court authorize the return of surrendered weapons.
Motion To Renew No-Contact Order For Stalking Or Nonconsensual Sexual Conduct
The court will either renew, modify or set aside the order.
Motion To Renew Or Set Aside Domestic Violence Protective Order
The court will either renew or set aside the order.
No-Contact Order For Stalking Or Nonconsensual Sexual Conduct
A hearing on the claim that the plaintiff has suffered unlawful conduct by the defendant.
Notice Of Ex Parte Hearing Before District Court Judge
Notice of date and time to appear before a district court judge.
Notice of Hearing On Domestic Violence Protective Order
Notice of a hearing for a complaint alleging that a party has committed acts of domestic violence against the plaintiff and/or the plaintiff’s minor child(ren).
Notice Of Hearing On No-Contact Order For Stalking Or Nonconsensual Sexual Conduct
Notice of a hearing for a complaint alleging that a party has committed unlawful acts of stalking or nonconsensual sexual conduct against the plaintiff.
Order Continuing Domestic Violence Hearing And Ex Parte Order
Setting a new date and time for the hearing.
Order Continuing No-Contact Hearing And Temporary Order
Setting a new date and time for the hearing.
Order For Disposal Of Weapons Surrendered Under Domestic Violence Protective Order
The court will determine whether law enforcement can dispose of surrendered firearms.
Order Renewing Domestic Violence Protective Order
The court will consider whether there is good cause to renew the order.
Mediation Forms
Agreement To Arbitrate And For Arbitration Procedures - Long
Sets basic rules and conditions for the arbitration process.
Agreement To Arbitrate And For Arbitration Procedures - Short
Sets basic rules and conditions for the arbitration process.
Alexander County Domestic Court Rules - Mediation
Rules for alternative dispute resolution.
Consent Order Referring Case To Arbitration
Identifies the claims to be decided by arbitration.
Consent Stipulation For Arbitration Procedures
Sets provisions and conditions governing arbitration.
Custody Mediation
Parties are legally required, or have consented, to participate in the court’s mediation program for custody and visitation disputes.
Designation Of Mediation In Superior Court Civil Action
Appointment of mediator by agreement or court order.
Designation Of Mediation In Family Financial Case
Appointment of mediator by agreement or court order.
Employee Wage Affidavit - Iredell County
A record of a party’s earnings, deductions, company benefits and length of employment.
FC 023 A - Waive Mediation - Form P CM, Revised 1-7-11
A motion for exemption from custody mediation.
Iredell County Domestic Court Rules - Mediation
Rules for alternative dispute resolution.
Mediation Action Chart - Iredell And Alexander
A list of actions needing to be taken in mediation procedures.
Motion And Order Extending Completion Date For Settlement Procedure
Detailing the reasons for moving a settlement procedure and setting a new date.
Motion And Order For Show Cause Hearing
A party has to show cause for failing to pay mediator’s fees.
Motion To Use Settlement Procedure Other Than Mediated Or Judicial Settlement Conference In Family Financial Case
Details findings, appointment and orders.
Motion To Vacate Arbitration Award And Motion For Hearing
A request to vacate an arbitration award and hold a hearing on the issues.
Motion To Vacate Arbitration Award And Motion To Review Errors Of Law
A motion alleging errors made by the arbitrator in an award.
Order And Notice To Attend Partners In Parenting - Iredell And Alexander
Requiring all parties to complete Partners In Parenting Education class within a certain number of days of the filing of a child custody or visitation action.
Order Approving Parenting Agreement
An agreement to enter a parenting agreement following mediation.
Order For Mediated Settlement Conference And Trial Calendar Notice
Sets the terms for holding a mediated settlement conference.
Order Setting Mediator And Trial Date - Iredell And Alexander
An order appointing a mediator and a deadline for the completion of mediation.
Petition And Order For Relief From Obligation To Pay Mediator's Fee
A request for a finding of indigency and for relief from the obligation to pay a share of the mediator’s fee.
Sample Checklist For Settlement Negotiations
Covers items like separation; child support and custody; spousal support; and property settlement.
Sample Mediation Agreement
An agreement between parties to enter into mediation.
Stipulation Regarding Filing Of Documents
Agreement that all pleadings and papers in this arbitration proceeding shall be filed with the arbitrator and not with the Clerk of Court.
Spousal Spying Forms
Electronic Activity - Client Questionnaire
A request for clients to provide information on their online activity, including social media and dating websites.
Electronic Discovery
Requesting copies of archives and posts from social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as emails and other communications.
Litigation Hold Letter
The Plaintiff is warned not to destroy, erase or over- write any writings or documents, regardless of physical form or type, that, in any manner, pertain to the claim.
Social Media And Networking Sites
If you decide to keep your social media site(s) open, here are specific recommendations for you to consider.
Alimony Forms
Affidavit Of Financial Standing - Iredell And Alexander
List of income, deductions, expenses and debts.
Alexander County Financial Affidavit
A list of income, deductions, expenses and debts.
Answers And Affirmative Defenses To Post-Separation Support
Examples of answers and affirmative defenses.
Catawba County Financial Affidavit
Lists income, deductions, expenses and debts.
Catawba County Request For Priority Setting
A request for the court to expedite the hearing of a case.
Complaint For Alimony
A claim that the plaintiff is in need of maintenance and support from the defendant as permanent alimony.
Complaint For Alimony Garnishment From Social Security
A request that an appropriate order be entered directing that a portion of the defendant’s social security payment be assigned to plaintiff.
Complaint For Post-Separation Support
A request that the court order the defendant to pay an appropriate amount of post-separation support and attorney’s fees.
Employer Wage Affidavit
A record of a party’s earnings, deductions, company benefits and length of employment.
Iredell County Financial Affidavit
Lists income, deductions, expenses and debts.
Sample Answers And Affirmative Defenses For Alimony Claim
Examples of answers and affirmative defenses.
Property Division Forms
Catawba County Request For Priority Setting
A request for the court to expedite the hearing of a case.
Complaint For Equitable Distribution
A request for an award of an unequal division of property.
Consent Judgement And Order For Equitable Distribution
Includes findings of fact and orders by the court in regard to equitable distribution.
Equitable Distribution Affidavit - Alexander County
A document swearing that the party has made full and accurate disclosure of property.
Equitable Distribution Affidavit - Iredell County
A document swearing that the party has made full and accurate disclosure of property.
Equitable Distribution Inventory Affidavit
A list of property and debts that are all the assets and liabilities accumulated and/or owned on the date of separation.
First Request For Production Of Documents And Interrogatories, Version 1
Questions a party is required to answer by a specific deadline.
First Request For Production Of Documents And Interrogatories, Version 2
Questions a party is required to answer by a specific deadline.
Iredell County Financial Affidavit
Details income, expenses and debts.
Motion For Interim Distribution And Return Of Separate Property
A request for an interim distribution of cash or property to one spouse.
Motion For Supplemental Pleading
Permission to amend a complaint to include a supplemental claim.
Motion For Temporary Retraining Order And Preliminary Injunction
An order prohibiting the defendant from secreting, wasting or destroying marital or divisible property.
Order Appointing Mediator And Setting Trial Date - Iredell County
Appointing a mediator and establishing a deadline for mediation to be complete.
Pre-Trial Ed Scheduling Order - Iredell And Alexander County
Findings of fact and orders related to equitable distribution.
Pre-Trial Equitable Distribution Order - Alexander County
The party initiating the claim for equitable distribution shall prepare and serve on the responding party a pre-trial order.
Pre-Trial Equitable Distribution Order - Iredell And Alexander County
The party initiating the claim for equitable distribution shall prepare and serve on the responding party a pre-trial order.
Pre-Trial Equitable Distribution Order - Iredell County
The party initiating the claim for equitable distribution shall prepare and serve on the responding party a pre-trial order.
Pre-Trial Equitable Distribution Status And Scheduling Order - Alexander County
Findings of fact and orders related to equitable distribution.
Pre-Trial Equitable Distribution Status And Scheduling Order - Iredell County
Findings of fact and orders related to equitable distribution.
Request To Permit Entry Upon Land Or Property
Permission to enter real property and improvements for the purpose of inspecting and photographing the real property and improvements.
Request For Admission
Sample Answers And Affirmative Defenses To Compaint
Examples of answers and affirmative defenses.
Waiver Of ADR - Iredell County
Notice that a party agrees to waive alternative dispute resolution.
Taxes Forms
Checklist For Mediation And Settlement Conferences For Tax Purposes
A list of considerations regarding income, taxes, assets and debts.
Child And Dependent Care Expenses - IRS Form 2441
If you paid someone to care for your child or other qualifying person so you (and your spouse if filing jointly) could work or look for work, you may be able to take the credit for child and dependent care expenses.
Child And Dependent Care Instructions - IRS Form 2441
If you paid someone to care for your child or other qualifying person so you (and your spouse if filing jointly) could work or look for work, you may be able to take the credit for child and dependent care expenses.
Child Tax Credit - IRS Form 1040
This credit is for people who have a qualifying child. It is in addition to the credit for child and dependent care expenses and the earned income credit.
Child Tax Credit Instructions - IRS Form 8812
Use Part I of this schedule to document that any child for whom you entered an ITIN and for whom you also checked the “if qualifying child for child tax credit” box, is a resident of the United States because the child meets the substantial presence test and is not otherwise treated as a nonresident alien. Use Parts II–IV of Schedule 8812 to figure the additional child tax credit.
Power Of Attorney And Declaration Of Representative - IRS Form 2848
Use this form to authorize an individual to represent you before the IRS. The individual you authorize must be a person eligible to practice before the IRS.
Release Revocation Of Release Of Claim To Exemption For Child By Custodial Parent - IRS Form 8332
If you are the custodial parent, you can use this form to do the following: Release a claim to exemption for your child so that the noncustodial parent can claim an exemption for the child and revoke a previous release of claim to exemption for your child.
Request For Innocent Spouse Relief - IRS Form 8857
If you believe your current or former spouse should be solely responsible for an erroneous item or an underpayment of tax from your joint tax return, you may be eligible for innocent spouse relief.
Sale Of Business Property - IRS Form 4797
Uses of this form include: the sale or exchange of property; the involuntary conversion of property and capital assets; and the disposition of noncapital assets.
Sale Of Business Property Instructions - IRS Form 4797
Uses of this form include: the sale or exchange of property; the involuntary conversion of property and capital assets; and the disposition of noncapital assets.
Tax Information Authorization - IRS Form 8821
Form 8821 authorizes any individual, corporation, firm, organization, or partnership you designate to inspect and/or receive your confidential information verbally or in writing for the type of tax and the years or periods you list on Form 8821.
Entrepreneur Divorce Forms
Equitable Distribution Affidavit - Iredell And Alexander County
A full and complete disclosure of: all marital property, separate property, and debts existing on the date of separation; all divisible property and other property acquired since the date of separation; and all property disposed of since the date of separation.
Iredell County Financial Affidavit
Lists income, expenses and debts.
Sale Of Business Property - IRS Form 4797
Uses of this form include: the sale or exchange of property; the involuntary conversion of property and capital assets; and the disposition of noncapital assets.
Sale Of Business Property Instructions - IRS Form 4797
Uses of this form include: the sale or exchange of property; the involuntary conversion of property and capital assets; and the disposition of noncapital assets.
Dividing Retirement Forms
Complaint For Entry Of Qualified Domestic Relations Order
Application to the court for an equitable distribution to the extent necessary to enter a QDRO regarding Defendant’s retirement benefits.
Qualified Domestic Relations Order - 401(k)
Determines if the defendant will receive a share of the retirement benefits.
Child Custody Forms
Catawba County Financial Affidavit
Lists income, deductions, expenses and debts.
Family Case Management Notice
Notice to appear in accordance with a case management plan.
Affidavit As To The Status Of The Minor Child
Information on where and with who a child has lived.
Affidavit Of Parentage
Constitutes an admission of paternity and has the same legal effect as a judgment of paternity.
Affidavit Of Service
Notice of date documents were served to defendant.
Certificate Of Paternity
Certifying that the paternity of an illegitimate child has been established.
Complaint For Child Custody
A request that the court grant the plaintiff temporary and permanent legal and physical custody of the minor child.
Motion And Notice Of Hearing To Rescind Affidavit Of Parentage
Notice of date and time of hearing to rescind parentage affidavit.
Motion And Order To Waive Custody Mediation
Request that mediation of a custody/visitation case through the mandatory custody mediation program be waived.
Motion For An Order To Show Cause And Motion To Compel Visitation
Request by the defendant for the court to find the plaintiff in willful civil and/or criminal contempt for his/her failure to comply with the terms of an order.
Motion For Blood Group Testing
Plaintiff requests an order requiring the parties and the minor child who is the subject of this action to undergo a blood group testing and analysis.
Motion For Psychological Evalution
Plaintiff requests the appointment of a qualified child psychologist to conduct a psychological evaluation of the parties and the children.
Motion For Psychological Examination - Custody Evaluation
A request for the court to enter an order compelling Plaintiffs, Defendant, and minor children to submit themselves for a psychological examination for custody purposes.
Motion To Contest Validity Of Foreign Custody Order
Motion citing claims a foreign child custody order is not valid and should not be confirmed.
Motion To Modify Custody
A request for the court to modify child custody.
Notice Of Registration Of Foreign Child Order
Notice that a Foreign Child Custody Order was registered in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court.
Notice To Attend Custody Mediation
Notice that all parties are required to participate in an orientation program developed by the court.
Order Allowing Or Denying Expedited Enforcement Of Foreign Child Custody Order
The court will affirm or deny the plaintiff’s request for expedited enforcement of the foreign child custody order.
Order And Notice To Attend Partners In Parenting Education Class
In accordance with RULE A.1 of the Court’s Local Rules, all parties are required to complete Partners In Parenting Education class.
Order Approving Parenting Agreement
Each party has acknowledged that the court should enter an order making their parenting agreement an order of the court.
Order Approving Partial Parenting Agreement
Each party acknowledges that the court should enter an order making their partial parenting agreement an order of the court.
Order Confirming Registration Or Denying Registration Of Foreign Child Custody Order
The court will determine whether a foreign child custody order should be confirmed.
Order For Hearing On Petition For Expedited Enforcement Of Foreign Child Custody Order
Notice of hearing and court orders.
Order On Child Custody Mediation
Order for parties to participate in mediation.
Order To Calendar Custody Or Visitation Dispute
Involves issues relating to child custody or visitation
Child Support Forms
Application, Summons And Order To Show Cause - Child Support
A request for an order for the defendant to appear and show cause, if any, why the court should not enter an order for support.
Catawba County Child Support Affidavit
Includes income, expenses, health insurance and other financial information.
Child Support Transmittal Order - Initial & Modification
Notice to the clerk of court about child support payments.
Commitment Order For Civil Contempt For Child Support
The court will determine if a party has willfully failed to comply with the court’s orders.
Complaint For Child Support
A request that the court determine an appropriate amount of child support and attorney’s fees.
Consent Agreement And Order To Modify Child Support Order
Parties reach an agreement to modify support and submit to the court.
Cover Sheet For Child Support Cases
Used in a pleading seeking child support; a motion to modify an existing child support order, or a proposed court order.
Employee Wage Affidavit - Alexander County
A record of a party’s earnings, deductions, company benefits and length of employment.
Employee Wage Affidavit - Iredell And Alexander County
A record of a party’s earnings, deductions, company benefits and length of employment.
Iredell County Financial Affidavit
Lists income, deductions, expenses and debts.
Motion And Notice Of Hearing For Modification of Child Support Order
An explanation of changed circumstances when seeking to modify a court order.
Motion For Modification And Termination Of Wage Withholding
A request to modify or terminate court-ordered withholdings.
Motion To Join Employer To Enforce Wage Withholding
Request that the court order an employer to withhold wages.
Motion To Join Payor As Party To Enforce Withholding Form Income Other Than Wages And Notice Of Hearing
A request for the court to compel a payor to withhold wages.
Motion To Withhold Wages To Enforce Child Support Order
A party seeks to have an amount withheld from the obligor’s wages to satisfy an order as directed by the court.
North Carolina Child Support Guidelines
Uniform statewide presumptive guidelines for determining the child support obligations of parents.
Notice Of Change Or Termination Of Withholding For Child Support
Notice of change or termination of child support payments.
Notice Of Deviation From Child Support Guidelines
Defendant requests an order for child support deviating from the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines.
Notice Of Hearing For Enforcement In Child Support Action
Notice of date and time of hearing in child support matter.
Order Authorizing Reinstatement Of Obligors' Licensing Privileges
A request to reinstate licensing privileges.
Release Revocation Of Release Of Claim To Exemption For Child By Custodial Parent
Release a claim to exemption for your child so that the noncustodial parent can claim an exemption for the child or revoke a previous release of claim to exemption for your child.
Request By Supporting Party For Wage Withholding
A request that wage withholding begin as a means of payment of a child support obligation.
Request For Hearing To Contest Levy On Financial Institution Accounts For Non-Payment Of Court-Ordered Child Support
A request for a hearing for the purpose of contesting a levy on financial institution account(s) to enforce a child support obligation.
Voluntary Child Support Agreement And Approval By Court
Agreement on the amount and schedule for payments.
Worksheet A - Child Support Obligation - Primary Custody
Instructions for worksheet for primary custody.