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Table of Contents Using Self Help Law Books Chapter 1: Marriage "INS and OUTS": Marriage, Divorce , Annulment, Legal Separation, Getting a Divorce Chapter 2: The Legal System: Theory versus Reality, Divorce Law and Divorce Procedure, Legal Research Chapter 3: Lawyers: Deciding if You Want a Lawyer, Selecting a Lawyer, Working with a Lawyer, Firing Your Lawyer Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Situation: Your Spouse, Financial Information, Property and Debts, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Alimony, Which Procedure to Use Chapter 5: General Procedure: An Introduction to Legal Forms, Filing with the Court Clerk, Notifying Your Spouse, Setting a Court Hearing, Courtroom Manners, Negotiating Chapter 6: Standard Divorce Procedure: Using the Standard Procedure, Divorce Complaint and Motion for Summary Judgment, Verification, Summary Judgment for Absolute Divorce, Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Annulment Chapter 7: Uncontested Divorce Procedure: Contested versus Uncontested Divorce, Divorce Complaint, Separation Agreement, Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child, Acceptance of Service, Divorce Judgment, Request by Supporting Party for Wage Withholding Chapter 8: Contested Divorce: Procedure Differences from Uncontested Divorce, Collecting Information, Property and Debts, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Alimony Chapter 9: The Court Hearing: Preparation, The Hearing, Child Support Agencies Chapter 10: When You Cannot Find Your Spouse: The Diligent Search, Preparing and Filing Court Papers, Publishing Chapter 11: Special Circumstances: When You Cannot Afford Court Costs, Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property, Temporary Support and Custody, Taxes, Pension Plans Appendix A: General Statutes of North Carolina and Child Support Guidelines Appendix B: Blank Forms Index Close Window