Online Resources and Research Tools

North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State
www.secretary.state.nc.us

Find current and historical information regarding corporations formed in or doing business in North Carolina. This is a valuable tool for researching business interests which may be at issue in equitable distribution proceedings.

Wake County Real Estate
http://aws1.co.wake.nc.us/realestate/search.asp

View and research real estate data online, including real estate transfers, deeds, deeds of trust and maps. The location and identification of real property is an essential part of any equitable distribution.

North Carolina Division of Social Services
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dss/index.htm

Visit this Web site for information on child and adult family services, and child support enforcement.

North Carolina Court System
www.nccourts.org

This site provides easy-to-understand information about the NC Court System. Court calendars for the domestic court division plus a listing of clerks of court, district attorneys, public defenders and the administrative office of the courts can also be accessed.

Wake County Register of Deeds
http://web.co.wake.nc.us/rdeeds

The Register of Deeds is the official stop for recording all housing and property transactions, marriage licenses and other official deeds of trust. This site can also help you locate and identify real estate and real estate transfers.

Divorce information
www.divorce.com

Find general divorce information, including child visitation and dealing with the emotional and physical stresses of separation and divorce.

Divorce Care Support Groups
www.divorcecare.org

Dedicated to the emotional recovery of people during and after divorce, this non-profit organization maintains local chapters nationwide.

Federal Trade Commission
www.ftc.gov

Whether you’ve recently been through a divorce or are contemplating one, this site offers you close look at credit issues. Understanding the different kinds of credit accounts opened during a marriage may help illuminate the potential benefits – and pitfalls – of each.

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
www.ncatl.org

This nonprofit, nonpartisan association is dedicated to protecting people’s rights through professional and community legal education, championing individual rights, and protecting the safety of North Carolina’s families in the workplace, home and environment.

North Carolina Bar Association
www.ncbar.org

Look up information about North Carolina lawyer ethics, local rules, lawyer referral and many other services.

North Carolina General Assembly
www.ncga.state.nc.us

Access North Carolina General Statutes, pending bills in the legislature and legislative calendars.

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
www.aaml.org

The AAML represents the very best domestic and family lawyers in the United States. Its mission is to improve the practice of matrimonial law and preserve the family. Use this site to obtain the names of Fellows of the Academy in your area or look up informative articles. AAML publications include the “Children’s Bill of Rights” and “Stepping Back From Anger.”

North Carolina Chapter of the AAML
www.nc-aaml.com

This is the Web site of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Adoption
www.adoption.com

Visit this informative and helpful site if you’re interested in adoption.

Wake County Sheriff
http://www.rtpnet.org/~wcso/

Visit the Web site of the Wake County Sheriff’s Department.

American Institute for Certified Public Accountants
www.aicpa.org

Accounting assistance is often required in equitable distribution and support cases. The AICPA Web site can assist you in locating qualified CPA’s for accounting and tax issues as well as CPA’s certified in business valuation.

American Society of Appraisers
www.appraisers.org

The very best appraisers in business valuation, real estate appraisal and personal property or equipment appraisal are certified by the ASA.

Institute of Business Appraisers
www.instbusapp.org

Established in 1978, the Institute provides various levels of certification to business appraisers.

Hague Convention
http://travel.state.gov

The abduction of children from their homes in the United States or abroad to another country frequently occurs. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is the international treaty which governs the return of children to their habitual residence. Not all countries are signatories on the Convention. This Web site provides the full text of the Convention.

The Center for Missing or Exploited Children
http://www.missingkids.com

This site posts photographs of missing children and other resources, which can be utilized in the event of child abduction by a parent or another person. It’s also a resource for information on the status of the “Amber Alert” legislation.

NetSmartz Workshop®
http://www.netsmartz.org/flash/index.html

The NetSmartz Workshop® is an educational resource for Internet safety for children, parents and teachers. Animated 3-D activities provide interesting approaches for developing safe-surfing habits.

U.S. Department of State Office of Children’s Issues
http://travel.state.gov

Visit this Web site for information about international child abduction, international adoption and links to other informative sites.

North Carolina Family Law Arbitration Act
http://ncbar.org/legal_prof/sections/fl/general/arbit_manual.asp

The North Carolina Family Law Arbitration Act provides a means for separated and divorcing parties to select a qualified arbitrator to resolve their disputes more quickly and less expensively than having the matter litigated in the Courts.

NC Child Support
www.ncchildsupport.com

View details about your North Carolina Child Support Enforcement Case. If you receive child support, you can verify the status of your case, find out if a payment is on its way, or learn the amount of arrears owed to you. If you pay child support, you can ensure a payment was received, verify a payment amount, determine if you are in arrears or pay online.

North Carolina Child Support Guidelines
http://www.supportguidelines.com/main.html

SupportGuidelines.com is the comprehensive resource for the interpretation and application of child support guidelines in the United States. This is the only site that provides access to all online child support guidelines. Links to online child support calculators, legal research resources and resources for laypersons are provided.

Child Support Worksheets
https://nddhacts01.dhhs.state.nc.us/WorkSheet.jsp

The calculation of child support is governed by North Carolina Child Support Guidelines established by the Conference of Chief District Court Judges. The worksheets are the property of and copyrighted by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and are placed on this web site with permission. To view the copyrighted version of the worksheets or other forms, visit www.nccourts.org.

2006 Family Law Arbitration Handbook
http://familylaw.ncbar.org/resources/family-law-handbook

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