North Carolina Divorce Forms

File Your Own Divorce in North Carolina: Free Downloadable Divorce Forms

Sadly, over 50% of marriages fail. To add insult to injury, divorce proceedings can take years and cost thousands of dollars in legal fees. However, it is possible to file your own divorce in North Carolina for no more than the state divorce form filing fees. This page provides all of the forms you need to initiate your do-it-yourself divorce in North Carolina.

How to file for Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment in North Carolina:

First go to http://www.lawhelpnc.org/resource/divorce-packet-self-help. Next download the Divorce packet. Note: On the About This Packet Page (page 6 in the PDF) it informs you of what issues you MUST have a lawyer for. Read those issues and get a lawyer if you need one and If not continue reading.

Remember to make a copy of EVERY form you fill out and to sign and date forms ONLY when in front of a Notary Public. Fill out the Complaint for Divorce form as well as the Petition to Sue/Appeal as an Indigent form. Also make sure to file the Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet as well as the Civil Summons form so that your spouse knows you are filing for Divorce and can respond appropriately. In addition, fill out the Notice of Hearing form so that your spouse knows what the date and time of the Divorce hearing is. Last fill out the Judgment for Absolute Divorce and Certificate of Absolute Divorce forms to officially terminate the marriage. There is a requirements check list page on page 21 of the PDF that you can check to make sure you have filled out each form and made the appropriate number of copies for each one. The actual forms start on page 23 of the PDF.