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'''The Durham County Courthouse''' has many rules and forms that are specific to that courthouse. | '''The Durham County Courthouse''' has many rules and forms that are specific to that courthouse. | ||
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* Custody claims require a "Notice To Attend Orientation & Parenting Apart Class" ([https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/local-rules-and-forms/dur-dom-06-notice-to-attend-orientation-parenting-apart-class-rev-121720 DUR-DOM-06]) and signing up for the Orientation in a blue notebook at the courthouse. | |||
==Local Forms== | |||
These are some of the most common forms that are unique to the Durham courthouse | |||
* Pleadings: Custody claims require a "Notice To Attend Orientation & Parenting Apart Class" ([https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/local-rules-and-forms/dur-dom-06-notice-to-attend-orientation-parenting-apart-class-rev-121720 DUR-DOM-06]) and signing up for the Orientation in a blue notebook at the courthouse. | |||
* Alimony: Financial Affidavit ([https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/local-rules-and-forms/dur-dom-08-financial-affidavit-rev-617 Form DUR-DOM-08]) and Employer Wage Affidavit ([https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/local-rules-and-forms/dur-dom-09-employer-wage-affidavit-rev-617 Form DUR-DOM-09]) | |||
==Divorce== | ==Divorce== | ||
Revision as of 10:01, 13 October 2022
| Durham County Courthouse | |
| Address: | Attn: Family Court, 6th Floor
510 South Dillard St. Durham, NC 27701 |
| Divorce by Clerk? | No; requires a hearing before a judge |
| Local Rules | Durham County Local Rules and Forms |
The Durham County Courthouse has many rules and forms that are specific to that courthouse.
Local Forms
These are some of the most common forms that are unique to the Durham courthouse
- Pleadings: Custody claims require a "Notice To Attend Orientation & Parenting Apart Class" (DUR-DOM-06) and signing up for the Orientation in a blue notebook at the courthouse.
- Alimony: Financial Affidavit (Form DUR-DOM-08) and Employer Wage Affidavit (Form DUR-DOM-09)
Divorce
The Durham County Courthouse does not comply with the divorce by clerk statute.[1] All divorce decrees require a hearing before a judge. As a result, an Affidavit of Judicial Assignment (DUR-DOM-01) is required even in simple, uncontested divorces.[2]
Equitable Distribution
Hearings
Scheduling a hearing requires (a) a motion, (b) Calendar Request and Notice of Hearing (Form DUR-DOM-02), (c) a Certificate of Service, and (d) an attempt to collaborate on the hearing date. Interim hearings are restricted to one hour per issue.[3] Up to five affidavits, which must be served one week before the hearing.[3]
- A1 Calendar = Priority
- A2 Calendar = Brief matters
- B Calendar = Backup to an A1 hearing
Contempt
- Motion For Order To Show Cause And Motion For Contempt (Form DUR-DOM-32)
- Order To Appear And Show Cause (Form DUR-DOM-33)
Contact an Attorney
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References
- ↑ See §50-10(e)
- ↑ Local Rule 6.1
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Local Rule 5.2