TAKE-1 Handouts are articles on North Carolina law for present and former military personnel and for their family members. The articles will be of interest to retired, guard/reserve, and active-duty military personnel, as well as to a spouse/former spouse of the same.
The publications posted on this website were current when posted, but all materials should be checked for currency, accuracy under local law, and applicability before use.
Criminal Law and DWI
To: The Drinking Soldier Driving While Impaired (DWI) in North Carolina
Family Law
Adoption and Illegitimate Children
Collecting Support: Garnishment and Involuntary Allotment
Custody and Child Support: The Interstate Connection
Divorce, Alimony, and Property Division
International Custody and Visitation Issues
Mobilization and Family Support
Registration of Out of State Custody Orders
Separation Agreement Survival Guide for Soldiers and Spouses
Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA)
Landlord/ Tenant Articles
Early Lease Termination for Military Service Members and their Dependents
Other Legal and General Information
Family Member Pre-Movement Checklist
Rights of Military Personnel
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and Military Recruits
What are my Reemployment Rights?
Wills, Estates, Probate and Power of Attorneys
Working with a Lawyer
Other Resources
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