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Box 26087  \nRaleigh, NC 27611  \nDISCLAIMER: This packet is designed for use with a video that provides step-by-step instructions on how to file for divorce in North Carolina without a lawyer. The video is presented on a regular basis at Legal Aid of North Carolina offices and at certain other locations. Following the video, an attorney is available through the webinar to answer general questions. To attend a presentation, contact your nearest Legal Aid of North Carolina office. To watch a recording of the video, please click here.  \nThese materials are not for everyone!  \nUSE THIS PACKET ONLY IF:  \n􀂃 You or your spouse have lived in North Carolina for at least the last 6 months  \n􀂃 You have been separated from your spouse for at least 12 months  \n􀂃 You are not interested in receiving alimony or spousal support  \n􀂃 You are not interested in having your property divided between you and your spouse  \n*If you or your children are victims of domestic violence, contact your nearest Legal Aid office or the Legal Aid Helpline at 1-866-219-5262.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \n\"File It Yourself Divorce Packet in North Carolina Courts\"  \nI. What You File  \nII. Serving the Defendant  \nIII. Getting the Order Signed  \nIV. Forms:  \n1. Complaint for Absolute Divorce  \n2. Civil Summons  \nForm AOC-CV-100  \n3. Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet  \nForm AOC-CV-750  \n4. Petition to Proceed as an Indigent  \nForm AOC-G-106  \n5. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Declaration  \nForm AOC-G-250  \n6. Civil Affidavit of Indigency  \nForm AOC-CV-226  \n7. Affidavit of Return of Service by Certified Mail  \n8. Acceptance of Service  \n9. Judgment for Absolute Divorce Before the Clerk  \nForm AOC-CV-710  \n10. Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Annulment  \nForm AOC-CV-711  \nI. What You File  \nA. Mandatory Forms  \n1. Complaint for Absolute Divorce (1 Original + 2 Copies)  \n2. Civil Summons Form AOC-CV-100 (1 White + 2 Yellow) NOTE: The white summons must end up in the court Þle!  \n3. Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet Form AOC-CV-750 (1 copy)  \n4. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act AfÞdavit Form AOC-G0250  \n(1 Original + 2 Copies)  \nB. Optional Forms  \n1. Petition to Proceed as an Indigent Form AOC-G-106 (1 copy)  \n2. Civil AfÞdavit of Indigency Form AOC-CV-226 (1 copy)  \nC. Costs  \nAs of June 2024, the filing fee for absolute divorce is $225.00, plus an additional $10.00 if resuming a maiden name or pre-marriage surname. Please note that filing fees are subject to change.  \nII. Serving the Defendant  \nThe Defendant must be served with the Complaint and Civil Summons. There must be proof in the court file that the Defendant was served. The Defendant must be served by one (1) of the following ways:  \n1. Sheriff – A deputy who serves the Defendant will complete the Return of Service and place the white summons in court file. There is a $30.00 fee to serve by sheriff if the Defendant is located in North Carolina. Please note that fees are subject to change.  \n2. Certified Mail – You fill out the Affidavit of Return of Service of Certified Mail in the presence of a Notary Public. A copy of the Affidavit of Return of Service of Certified Mail must be placed in court file along with white summons.  \n3. Accept Service – The Defendant fills out an Acceptance of Service in front of a Notary Public. The Acceptance of Service must be placed in court file along with white summons.  \n4. Publication by Newspaper – If serving a Defendant by publication in a newspaper, please seek the assistance of an attorney.  \nIII. Getting the Order Signed  \nThere are two options when getting a divorce order entered by  \nthe court.  \nA. Clerk Divorce  \n1. You must wait at least 30 days from the date the Defendant was served  \n2. 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