Formatted Contents Note:
Chapter 1 Marriage "Ins and Outs" 1 -- Marriage -- Divorce -- Annulment -- Legal Separation -- Getting a Divorce -- Chapter 2 Legal System 9 -- Theory versus Reality -- Divorce Law and Procedure -- Legal Research -- Chapter 3 Lawyers 17 -- Deciding if You Want a Lawyer -- Selecting a Lawyer -- Working with a Lawyer -- Firing Your Lawyer -- Chapter 4 Evaluating Your Situation 25 -- Your Spouse -- Financial Information -- Property and Debts -- Child Custody and Visitation -- Child Support -- Alimony -- Which Procedure to Use -- Chapter 5 General Procedures 47 -- An Introduction to Legal Forms -- Filing with the Court Clerk -- Notifying a Spouse -- Setting a Court Hearing -- Courtroom Manners -- Negotiating -- Chapter 6 Standard Divorce Procedure 59 -- Using the Standard Procedure -- Divorce Complaint and Motion for Summary Judgment -- Verification -- Summary Judgment for Absolute Divorce -- Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Annulment -- Chapter 7 Uncontested Divorce Procedure 63 -- Contested versus Uncontested Divorce -- Divorce Complaint -- Separation Agreement -- Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child -- Acceptance of Service -- Divorce Judgment -- Request by Supporting Party for Wage Withholding -- Chapter 8 Contested Divorce Procedure 71 -- Procedure Differences from Uncontested Divorce -- Collecting Information -- Property and Debts -- Child Custody and Visitation -- Child Support -- Alimony -- Chapter 9 Court Hearing 83 -- Preparation -- Hearing -- Child Support Agencies -- Chapter 10 When You Cannot Find Your Spouse 87 -- Diligent Search -- Preparing and Filing Court Papers -- Publishing -- Chapter 11 Special Circumstances 91 -- When You Cannot Afford Court Costs -- Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property -- Temporary Support and Custody -- Taxes -- Pension Plans -- Appendix A General Statutes of North Carolina and Child Support Guidelines 97.
