Family Law

We have clinics, articles, videos and other resources to help you with divorce, child custody and other family law services.

There are more resources in the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault section of our website.

Legal Aid NC Helpline

Toll-Free: 1 (866) 219-LANC (5262)

8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday – Friday
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Monday & Thursday

Apply for free help with civil (non-criminal) legal issues. Those 60 and older should call the Senior Helpline.

​​​We provide free legal help to low-income North Carolinians in civil cases involving basic human needs like safety, shelter, income and more.

Simple Divorce

At the moment, we are not running live Simple Divorce Clinics. You can check out our most recent clinic recording here.

Child Custody and Visitation

At the moment, we are not running live Child Custody and Visitation Clinics. You can check out our most recent clinic recording here. Download the packets (Descargar los documentos) For…

Category Name Organization
Small Claims A Guide to Small Claims Court Legal Aid of North Carolina
n/a Child Custody Packet Legal Aid of North Carolina
Loans and Credit Divorce and Credit Accounts Legal Aid of North Carolina

Our projects focus on unique client populations and special areas of law.

The Child's Advocate

About The Child’s Advocate is a project of Legal Aid of North Carolina that provides attorneys for children in highly contested private custody cases. We are appointed by judges in…

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