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

Child Custody and Visitation

Child Support

Child Support Guidelines

Collecting Support: Garnishment and Involuntary Allotment

Custody and Child Support: The Interstate Connection

Divorce, Alimony, and Property Division

For Unmarried Couples

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

Name Changes

Small Claims Court

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

All About Probate

Powers of Attorney

Your Last Will and Testament

Working with a Lawyer

You and Your Lawyer