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Therefore, you should review and research applicable laws and rules. If you are unable to do this, you should speak to an attorney.  \nPlease note: Family Court staff CANNOT assist you in filling out forms or checking to see that you have correctly filled out forms.  \nThe packet contains instructions for completing the forms. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before you complete the forms.  \nCOMPLAINT FOR CHILD CUSTODY  \nThis basic complaint for child custody is designed for non-emergency custody or visitation claims that involve the child(ren)’s mother and father. It is designed to be used the first time a court determines the custody or visitation rights of the parties.  \nREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS before you complete the forms.  \n1. Instructions:  \no  Complaint for Child Custody  \n2. Forms: Print and complete all of the following:  \no  Civil Summons (AOC-CV-100)  \no  Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet (AOC-CV-750)  \no  Complaint for Child Custody/Visitation  \no Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child (AOC-CV-609)  \no Affidavit for Judicial Assignment and Notice of Hearing (WAKE-DOM-02)  \no  Custody Mediation Cover Sheet (WAKE-DOM-06)  \no  Order to Attend (WAKE-DOM-07)  \no Affidavit of Service of Process (WAKE-CIV-02)  \no Affidavit re: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act  \n3. Service Information:  \no Information regarding service of your Summons, Complaint and other documents  \nWAKE COUNTY FAMILY COURT INSTRUCTIONS: COMPLAINT FOR CHILD CUSTODY  \nSTEP 1  \nTHE DOCUMENTS YOU NEED TO COMPLETE FOR INITIAL FILING  \n􀁸 Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet (AOC-CV-750)  \n􀁸 Civil Summons (AOC-CV-100)  \n􀁸 Complaint for Child Custody/Visitation  \n􀁸 Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child (AOC-CV-609)  \n􀁸 Affidavit for Judicial Assignment and Notice of Hearing (WAKE-DOM-02)  \n􀁸 Custody Mediation Cover Sheet (WAKE-DOM-06)  \n􀁸 Order to Attend (WAKE-DOM-07)  \n􀁸 Affidavit re: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (see Step 5 below)  \nSTEP 2  \nCOMPLETING & FILING YOUR DOCUMENTS  \n1. You may handwrite or type the information required in these forms. It is preferred that you TYPE the information.  \n2. Please note that the Complaint for Child Custody/Visitation and Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child (AOC-CV-609) contain “Verification” sections which must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public. There are no notaries in the Family Court Office.  \n3. There may be a filing fee associated with these documents. To determine the amount of the fee, please refer [to ](to www.nccourts.org/Courts/Trial/Costs)[www.nccourts.org/Courts/Trial/Costs](to www.nccourts.org/Courts/Trial/Costs) or you may contact the Clerk’s Office at (919) 792- 4125. Payment must be made in cash, money order or credit card. No personal checks will be accepted. If you are indigent, you may file a Petition to Sue as Indigent (AOC-G-106) with the Clerk’s Office in Room 102 of the Wake County Courthouse. You may download a copy of this form at [http://www.nccourts.org/Forms/FormSearch.asp](http://www.nccourts.org/Forms/FormSearch.asp) by typing “AOC-G-106” in the pull down box labeled“Form Number.”  \n4. Bring the original plus 3 copies (original – for the clerk, one copy – to be retained by you, other copies – for service) of all the documents you have now completed to the Clerk’s Office in Room 102 of the Wake County Courthouse for filing.  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