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Laws current as of December 10, 2024

Is there a fee to file for custody? What if I can’t afford it?

There is a filing fee to start a custody case and have the sheriff’s department deliver (serve) your court papers to the other parent. To find out how much you will need to pay, you can contact your local court. If you cannot afford to pay the fee, you can fill out a “Petition to Proceed as an Indigent” form.1 This form should be available at your local courthouse. You can also find it online on the North Carolina Courts website or use the “Guided Interview” program on LawHelpNC.org.

1 See Form AOC-G-106

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