File It Yourself Domestic Packets
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The information provided in these packets is designed to assist individuals who are not represented by an attorney ("pro se") to file or make motions in a domestic action and to represent themselves in a hearing before a Family Court Judge.
As a pro se litigant, you are responsible to make certain that the forms you use are appropriate for your situation. Therefore, you should review and research applicable laws and rules. If you are unable to do this, you should speak to an attorney.
Please note: Family Court staff CANNOT assist you in filling out forms or checking to see that you have correctly filled out forms.
Each of the packets contains instructions for completing the forms. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before you complete the forms.
Disclaimer: The Wake County Family Court or anyone else contributing to the production or dissemination of these forms, instructions or guidelines WILL NOT BE LIABLE for any indirect or consequential damages resulting from your use of the forms or information on this website.
Child Custody/Visitation
This basic packet for child custody is designed for non-emergency custody or visitation claims that involve the child(ren)'s mother and father. It's designed to be used the first time a court determines the custody or visitation rights of the parties.
Please READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before filling out each of the forms. All forms are required for a complete packet.
- Custody Complaint Coversheet and Instructions.
- Civil Summons (AOC-CV-100)
- Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet (AOC-CV-750)
- Complaint for Child Custody/Visitation
- Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child (AOC-CV-609)
- Affidavit for Judicial Assignment and Notice of Hearing (WAKE-DOM-02)
- Custody Mediation Cover Sheet (WAKE-DOM-06)
- Order to Attend (WAKE-DOM-07A Temporary)
- Affidavit of Service of Process (WAKE-CIV-02)
- Affidavit re: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- Service Information
Modification of Child Custody or Visitation
This basic motion is designed to assist individuals who want to modify an existing custody or visitation order.
Please READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before completing each of the forms.
- File It Yourself Domestic Packets Cover sheet
- Modification of Child Custody Instructions
- Motion for Modification of Child Custody
- Affidavit As To Status Of Minor Child (AOC-CV-609)
- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Affidavit
- Custody Mediation Cover Sheet (WAKE-DOM-06)
- Order to Attend (WAKE-DOM-07A Temporary)
Motion for Order to Show Cause
These forms are designed to assist individuals who want to enforce a court order.
Please READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before filling out each of the forms. All forms are required for a complete packet.
Registration of Foreign Child Custody Order
These forms are designed to assist individuals who want to register in North Carolina a child custody or visitation order that was obtained in another state.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before you complete the forms.
- Instructions:
- Forms: Print and complete all of the following:
- Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet (AOC-CV-750)
- Petition for Registration of Foreign Child Custody Order (AOC-CV-660)
- Notice of Registration of Foreign Child Custody Order (AOC-CV-661)
- Affidavit for Judicial Assignment and Notice of Hearing (WAKE-DOM-02)
- Order Confirming Registration Or Denying Confirmation Or Registration Of Foreign Child Custody Order (AOC-CV-664)
Expedited Enforcement of Foreign Child Custody Order
These forms are designed to assist individuals who want to enforce in North Carolina a child custody or visitation order that was obtained in another state.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before you complete the forms.
- Instructions:
- Forms: Print and complete all of the following applicable to your situation:
- Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet (AOC-CV-750)
- Petition for Expedited Enforcement of Foreign Child Custody Order (AOC-CV-665)
- Order for Hearing on Petition for Expedited Enforcement of Foreign Child Custody Order (AOC-CV-666)
- Warrant Directing Law Enforcement to Take Immediate Physical Custody of Child(ren) (AOC-CV-667)
- Affidavit for Judicial Assignment and Notice of Hearing (WAKE-DOM-02)
- Order Allowing Or Denying Expedited Enforcement Of Foreign Child Custody Order (AOC-CV-667)