Navigating a family law matter often means navigating unfamiliar systems — court calendars, statutory guidelines, local forms, and support services. The resources below are ones we regularly point clients to in Wake County family law matters. They are provided for your convenience and general information; they are not a substitute for legal advice about your specific situation, and we cannot guarantee the content of third-party websites.
Wake County Courts & Local Rules
- Wake County Courts — NC Judicial Branch
https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/wake-county
The official hub for Wake County’s courts, including courthouse locations, contact information, self-help resources for domestic actions, and links to online services. - Wake County Local Rules & Forms (Tenth Judicial District)
https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/wake-county/wake-county-local-rules-and-forms
Wake County’s Family Court operates under its own local rules for domestic cases, which govern judicial assignment, calendaring, financial disclosures, custody mediation, and more. This page also houses the local domestic forms (the “WAKE-DOM” series) used in Wake County family court filings. - Wake County Court Calendars
https://calendars.nccourts.org/results?county=Wake&type=Civil
Search published civil and district court calendars for Wake County to confirm upcoming court sessions. - Wake County Local Administrative Schedules
https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/wake-county/wake-county-local-administrative-schedules
Six-month administrative schedules and calendars for Wake County courts, helpful for understanding when particular courtrooms and case types are in session.
Court Records & Case Information
- eCourts Online Services (Portal, File & Serve, Guide & File)
https://www.nccourts.gov/services
Wake County is fully on North Carolina’s eCourts system. From this page you can reach the eCourts Portal to search case information and court dates by name or case number, view judgments, and access electronic filing services. - Obtaining Court Records
https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/court-records/obtaining-court-records
Guidance from the Judicial Branch on how to view and obtain copies of court records, online and at the clerk’s office. - Statewide Judicial Forms Search
https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/forms
Searchable database of official North Carolina court forms (the “AOC” forms), including domestic and child support forms used statewide.
Child Support
- North Carolina Child Support Guidelines
https://ncchildsupport.ncdhhs.gov/ecoa/cseGuideLines.htm
The Guidelines, established by the Conference of Chief District Court Judges, govern how child support is calculated in North Carolina based on the parents’ incomes, childcare and health insurance costs, and the custodial schedule. - Worksheet A — Primary Custody Calculator
https://ncchildsupport.ncdhhs.gov/ecoa/workSheetA.htm
Used when one parent has primary physical custody of all the children (generally 243 or more overnights per year). - Worksheet B — Shared Custody Calculator
https://ncchildsupport.ncdhhs.gov/ecoa/workSheetB.htm
Used when the parents share custody — generally, when the children spend at least 123 overnights per year with each parent and each parent assumes financial responsibility during their time. - Worksheet C — Split Custody Calculator
https://ncchildsupport.ncdhhs.gov/ecoa/workSheetC.htm
Used when primary physical custody of two or more children is split between the parents. - NC Child Support Services (NCDHHS)
https://ncchildsupport.ncdhhs.gov
The state’s child support enforcement program, including online payment options, payment records, and local child support office information.
North Carolina Law
- N.C. General Statutes, Chapter 50 — Divorce and Alimony
https://www.ncleg.gov/Laws/GeneralStatuteSections/Chapter50
The core statutory framework for North Carolina family law: absolute divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and postseparation support, and equitable distribution of marital property. - N.C. General Statutes, Chapter 50B — Domestic Violence
https://www.ncleg.gov/Laws/GeneralStatuteSections/Chapter50B
The statute governing domestic violence protective orders (“50B orders” or DVPOs) in North Carolina.
Safety & Domestic Violence Resources
- InterAct of Wake County
https://interactofwake.org | 24-Hour Crisis Line: (919) 828-7740
Wake County’s comprehensive provider of services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including a 24/7 crisis line, emergency shelter, court advocacy, help with protective orders, counseling, and case management. Services are free and confidential. - Wake County Sheriff’s Office — Victim Services & Domestic Violence Unit
https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/sheriffs-office-willie-rowe-sheriff/divisions/victim-services
The unit responsible for serving domestic violence protective orders in Wake County and assisting victims through that process. - National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org | 1-800-799-7233
24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and referrals nationwide.
Legal Help & Self-Help Resources
- Legal Aid of North Carolina
https://legalaidnc.org
Free civil legal assistance for eligible low-income North Carolinians, including help in family law and domestic violence matters. - Legal Support Center of Wake County
https://wakelsc.org
Self-help resources and instructional packets for individuals navigating Wake County courts without an attorney, including custody and domestic filing packets.
These links are maintained by outside organizations and government agencies, and their content and addresses may change over time. If you find a broken link, we’d appreciate you letting us know. And if you have questions about how any of these resources apply to your situation, we’re glad to help — contact our office to schedule a consultation.
