| DIVORCE RESOURCES
For general information about divorce see the following resources:
www.divorcesource.com
www.divorcecare.com
www.divorce.com
www.divorcenet.com
www.divorcemag.com
www.divorce-education.com
NORTH CAROLINA LAW/INFORMATION:
North Carolina General Assembly- www.ncga.state.nc.us
Read the applicable family law statutes and learn about pending family law bills.
North Carolina Courts- www.nccourts.org
Read opinions from the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the North Carolina Supreme Court, locate court forms, local court rules, and local court calendars for cases scheduled to be heard in family court.
Wake County Clerk of Superior Court-
http://web.co.wake.nc.us/courts/
ORGANIZATIONS:
ABA Family Law Section- www.abanet.org/family/welcome.html
General information on family law and the most frequently asked questions.
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers- www.aaml.org
Articles, a glossary of legal terms, frequently asked questions, and research on family law.
North Carolina Bar Association-www.ncbar.org
A wealth of information about North Carolina family law, including information about custody, divorce, domestic violence and child support, and access to Family Forum, the newsletter published by the Family Law Section of the Association.
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION AND VALUATION LINKS:
Kelley Blue Book- www.kbb.com
Estimate automobile values
Edmonds- www.edmunds.com
Estimate automobile values
Vehix- www.vehix.com
Estimate automobile values
Art Brokerage- www.artbrokerage.com
Estimate art values
Collector’s Super Mall- www.csmonline.com
Information on collectibles
Quote Central- www.quotecentral.com
Stock quotes, but easy access to historical quotes for marital portions
SEC-www.sec.gov
Includes the EDGAR database, which is valuable for tracking corporate information.
North Carolina Secretary of State, Corporations Division- http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/Corporations/
Information on corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies formed in or conducting business in North Carolina.
Wake County-Tax, Property and Maps- http://www.wakegov.com/tax/default.htm
Great information real estate and property located in Wake County, including purchase price of property, tax value, tax bill information, photos, recent sales, etc.
Wake County Register of Deeds- http://web.co.wake.nc.us/rdeeds
Locate and identify real estate and real estate transfers and identify deeds of trust encumbering real estate. An invaluable resource!
Orange County Register of Deeds- http://www.co.orange.nc.us/deeds/
Locate and identify real estate and real estate transfers and identify deeds of trust encumbering real estate.
Chatham County Register of Deeds- http://www.chathamncrod.org/Opening.asp
Locate and identify real estate and real estate transfers and identify deeds of trust encumbering real estate.
Durham County Register of Deeds- http://rodweb.co.durham.nc.us/
Locate and identify real estate and real estate transfers and identify deeds of trust encumbering real estate.
Business Valuations- www.businessvalue.com
Everything you ever wanted (or needed) to know about business valuation.
American Society of Appraisers-www.appraisers.org
Business valuation, real estate appraisal and personal property or equipment appraisal
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts- www.nacva.com
A global, professional association that supports the business-valuation and litigation-consulting disciplines within the CPA and professional communities.
CEO Express- www.ceoexpress.com
USEFUL BUSINESS LINKS :
Pension Appraisals-
www.pensionappraisers.com & www.pension-evaluators.com
Determine the present day value of pension rights earned during the marriage.
CUSTODY RESOURCES:
Parenting-www.parentingtime.net
Lots of useful information for parents and children coping with divorce, includes tips for divorcing parents
Custody-www.childrenanddivorce.com
Useful information for custodial and non-custodial parents and their children, including guidelines for parents, and discussions about the impact of divorce on children.
Parents Without Partners- www.parentswithoutpartners.org
Parents without Partners (PWP) is an international, non-profit, educational organization of custodial and non-custodial parents: widowed, divorced, separated, or never married.
Custody Issues-www.childcustody.org
Custody, grandparent issues, and blended family issues, in addition to other information
Custody Evaluations-http://www.apa.org/practice/childcustody.html
American Psychological Association’s Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations
Custody Evaluations-http://www.psychologyinfo.com/forensic/child_custody.html
General information on child custody evaluations
Wake County School Calendars for 2007-08 - http://www.wcpss.net/Calendars/2007-08/
CHILD SUPPORT LINKS:
North Carolina Child Support Enforcement - http://www.ncchildsupport.com/
to access the North Carolina Child Support Guidelines and to calculate child support worksheets
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES:
Interact- http://www.interactofwake.org/
Interact is a private, non-profit, United Way agency that provides safety, support, and awareness to victims and survivors of domestic violence and rape/sexual assault. Lots of useful and practical information on this website.
ARBITRATION/MEDIATION/COLLABORATIVE LAW RESOURCES:
American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution-www.abanet.org/dispute
Association for Conflict Resolution- www.acresolution.org
Information about alternative dispute resolution.
Carolina Dispute Settlement Services- www.notrials.com
Professionals skilled in conflict resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). A cost-effective alternative to resolving disputes.
North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission- www.ncdrc.org
Information about mediation and court-ordered mediation in custody and equitable distribution cases.
Mediation- www.mediate.com
Information regarding the mediation process.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES:
Certified Divorce Planners-www.InstituteDFA.com
National organization dedicated to the certification, education, and promotion of the use of financial professionals in the divorce arena.
American Institute for Certified Public Accountants- www.aicpa.org
North Carolina Association of CPAs- www.ncacpa.org
Locate qualified CPA’s for accounting and tax issues in your area.
The Financial Planning Association- www.fpanet.org
Offers services and resources to help the public understand the value of objective advice from a CFP professional.
Internal Revenue Service- www.irs.gov
Information on filing your income tax return, recalculating your withholding, tax information for innocent spouses and understanding IRS notices.
COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND CLASSES:
North Carolina Association for Marriage & Family Therapy- www.ncamft.org
Useful information and a directory of therapists in your area.
Counseling: www.family-marriage-counseling.com
Resources and directory of therapists located in your area
DivorceCare http://www.divorcecare.com/
This site can held you locate local classes of DivorceCare. DivorceCare is a Christian based class dedicated to providing a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through your divorce or separation. The seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life.
DivorceCare 4 Kids http://www.divorcecare.com/dc4k/
This site can help you locate local classes of DivorceCare 4 Kids. This is a Christian based class focused directly on children whose parents are going through a divorce. The class helps children learn to understand their feelings, express their emotions appropriately, feel better about themselves, develop coping skills, and be introduced to biblical concepts that will bring comfort.
Project Enlightenment http://projectenlightenment.wcpss.net/
Project Enlightenment is an early childhood education and intervention program of the Wake County Public School System, serving parents of young children, ages birth through kindergarten. Visit this website to read and sign up for upcoming parenting classes.
SafeChild http://www.safechildnc.org/
SAFEchild, a not-for-profit child abuse prevention agency established in 1992 by the Junior League of Raleigh, is committed to eliminating child abuse in Wake County by helping adults and children create nurturing environments free from abuse and neglect. Visit their website to find classes on creating a nurturing environment for your child.
PROCESS SERVERS:
Process Server Directory- http://www.serve-now.com/
United States Post Office-Track and Confirm - http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfirm.htm
VITAL STATISTICS/OTHER INFORMATION:
Bureau of Labor Statistics- http://stats.bls.gov
Employment Information
Salaries and Employment Information- www.salary.com.
Census Bureau- www.census.gov
Demographic data.
Switchboard- www.switchboard.com
Find people, addresses, and phone numbers.
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