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'''The Durham County Courthouse''' may be where your divorce disputes are litigated if at least one of the spouses live in Durham County.<ref>[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_50/GS_50-3.html § 50-3]</ref> It has a parking structure attached to it. On floor 3 of the parking structure is a ramp that leads directly to the courthouse. Once you enter the courthouse and go through security, turn left and find the elevators on the right-hand side. The family court is located on the sixth floor. The clerk's office as at the end of the hallway on that floor. | '''The Durham County Courthouse''' may be where your divorce disputes are litigated if at least one of the spouses live in Durham County.<ref>[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_50/GS_50-3.html § 50-3]</ref> It has a parking structure attached to it. On floor 3 of the parking structure is a ramp that leads directly to the courthouse. Once you enter the courthouse and go through security, turn left and find the elevators on the right-hand side. The family court is located on the sixth floor. The clerk's office as at the end of the hallway on that floor. | ||
Like most North Carolina courts, the Durham courthouse has a lot of rules, deadlines, forms, and procedures that are specific to that courthouse. This courthouse's local rules and forms can be found [https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/durham-county/durham-county-local-rules-and-forms here]. However, most spouses will not end up using all 37 forms or need to read all 30 pages of [https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/local-rules-forms/1503.pdf the family court rules]. This wiki will summarize the rules and forms that are | Like most North Carolina courts, the Durham courthouse has a lot of rules, deadlines, forms, and procedures that are specific to that courthouse. This courthouse's local rules and forms can be found [https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/durham-county/durham-county-local-rules-and-forms here]. However, most spouses will not end up using all 37 forms or need to read all 30 pages of [https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/documents/local-rules-forms/1503.pdf the family court rules]. This wiki will summarize the rules and forms that are specific to the Durham County Courthouse and are applicable to a large number of cases. | ||
==Local Forms== | ==Local Forms== | ||
Revision as of 11:25, 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 may be where your divorce disputes are litigated if at least one of the spouses live in Durham County.[1] It has a parking structure attached to it. On floor 3 of the parking structure is a ramp that leads directly to the courthouse. Once you enter the courthouse and go through security, turn left and find the elevators on the right-hand side. The family court is located on the sixth floor. The clerk's office as at the end of the hallway on that floor.
Like most North Carolina courts, the Durham courthouse has a lot of rules, deadlines, forms, and procedures that are specific to that courthouse. This courthouse's local rules and forms can be found here. However, most spouses will not end up using all 37 forms or need to read all 30 pages of the family court rules. This wiki will summarize the rules and forms that are specific to the Durham County Courthouse and are applicable to a large number of cases.
Local Forms
The following are the most commonly-used forms you should know about.
- Custody: 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.[2]
- 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[3] and within 90 days of filing a lawsuit.[4] This is later updated with a DUR-DOM-11 Inventory Affidavit due within 30 days of a failed mediation or settlement conference. The allegations made in DUR-DOM-11 is binding on the parties.[5]
Equitable Distribution Disclosures
These are the financial records that must be shared automatically pursuant to Local Rule 13.2
- Real Estate: Any appraisals or any deed documents related to a mortgage.
- Vehicles: A copy of the title and any applicable loan documents
- Accounts: Statements covering three months before the date of separation up to the date of the status conference. This includes 401ks, brokerage accounts, pensions, IRAs, debt, etc.
- A Credit Report: This can be obtained through www.annualcreditreport.com or through your bank.
Status Conference
At a status conference
- Discovery Conference Order: Form DUR-DOM 15 for Equitable Distribution and Form DUR-DOM 14 for other claims.
- Designation of a Mediator (Form AOC-CV-825) or Form AOC-CV-826 for using a different settlement procedure.
At a pre-trial conference:
- Form DUR-DOM-16 for custody, DUR-DOM-17 for alimony, child support, and equitable distribution.
- Upon request the court will address discovery issues and set a date for trial
Continuances
- Form DUR-DOM-05 at least five days prior to hearing.
Divorce
The Durham County Courthouse does not comply with the divorce by clerk statute.[6] 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.[7]
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.[8] Up to five affidavits, which must be served one week before the hearing.[8]
- A1 Calendar = Priority
- A2 Calendar = Brief matters
- B Calendar = Backup to an A1 hearing
Orders: served on opposing spouse within 15 days of hearing and 7 days to respond Form DUR-DOM-21 cover sheet
Contact an Attorney
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