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==Local Forms==
==Local Forms==
These are some of the most common forms that are unique to the Durham courthouse
These are some of the most common forms that are unique to the Durham courthouse
* <b>[[Pleadings]]</b>: When filing a new custody, 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]) is required. There is a blue notebook to sign up for orientation.
* <b>[[Pleadings]]</b>: When filing a new custody, 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]) is required. There is a blue notebook in the clerk's office to sign up for orientation.
* <b>[[Alimony]]</b>: When filing a new alimony claim, a completed Financial Affidavit ([https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/local-rules-and-forms/dur-dom-08-financial-affidavit-rev-617 Form DUR-DOM-08]) must be filed with it and a blank copy served on the other spouse. The other spouse's Financial Affidavit is due at a status conference, pre-trial conference, or 5 days before a temporary hearing, whichever comes first. The last two years of tax returns should also be provided.<ref>[https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/local-rules-forms/1503.pdf Local Rule 12.2]</ref>
* <b>[[Alimony]]</b>: When filing a new alimony claim, a completed Financial Affidavit ([https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/local-rules-and-forms/dur-dom-08-financial-affidavit-rev-617 Form DUR-DOM-08]) must be filed with it and a blank copy served on the other spouse. The other spouse's Financial Affidavit is due at a status conference, pre-trial conference, or 5 days before a temporary hearing, whichever comes first. The last two years of tax returns should also be provided.<ref>[https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/local-rules-forms/1503.pdf Local Rule 12.2]</ref>
* <b>Alimony</B>: An Employer Wage Affidavit ([https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/local-rules-and-forms/dur-dom-09-employer-wage-affidavit-rev-617 Form DUR-DOM-09]) is also required by both spouses. However, both employer wage affidavits are due at a status conference, pre-trial conference, or 5 days before a temporary hearing, whichever comes first
* <b>Alimony</B>: An Employer Wage Affidavit ([https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/local-rules-and-forms/dur-dom-09-employer-wage-affidavit-rev-617 Form DUR-DOM-09]) is also required by both spouses. However, both employer wage affidavits are due at a status conference, pre-trial conference, or 5 days before a temporary hearing, whichever comes first

Revision as of 10:23, 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 RulesDurham 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: When filing a new custody, a "Notice To Attend Orientation & Parenting Apart Class" (DUR-DOM-06) is required. There is a blue notebook in the clerk's office to sign up for orientation.
  • Alimony: When filing a new alimony claim, a completed Financial Affidavit (Form DUR-DOM-08) must be filed with it and a blank copy served on the other spouse. The other spouse's Financial Affidavit is due at a status conference, pre-trial conference, or 5 days before a temporary hearing, whichever comes first. The last two years of tax returns should also be provided.[1]
  • Alimony: An Employer Wage Affidavit (Form DUR-DOM-09) is also required by both spouses. However, both employer wage affidavits are due at a status conference, pre-trial conference, or 5 days before a temporary hearing, whichever comes first
  • Equitable Distribution: Inventory Affidavit (Form DUR-DOM 10) and Certification of Initial Disclosures (Form DUR-DOM 12) due before the status conference[2] and within 90 days of filing a lawsuit.[3] This is later updated with a DUR-DOM-11 Inventory Affidavit due within 30 days of a failed mediation or settlement conference.

Disclosures

These are the financial records that must be shared automatically.

Alimony

  • The last two years of tax returns

Divorce

The Durham County Courthouse does not comply with the divorce by clerk statute.[4] 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.[5]

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.[6] Up to five affidavits, which must be served one week before the hearing.[6]

  • A1 Calendar = Priority
  • A2 Calendar = Brief matters
  • B Calendar = Backup to an A1 hearing

Contempt

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References

  1. Local Rule 12.2
  2. Local Rule 11.2
  3. Local Rule 13.1
  4. See §50-10(e)
  5. Local Rule 6.1
  6. 6.0 6.1 Local Rule 5.2