Know the Laws: North Carolina
- State Law Overview
Most of the laws relevant to domestic violence and sexual assault are based on state law.
- Restraining Orders
Information about domestic violence protection orders and moving with a protection order.
- Custody
Information about custody in North Carolina.
- Child Support
Information on filing for, modifying, and enforcing a child support order.
- Parental Kidnapping
This page addresses the general (not state-specific) laws of one parent taking a child out of the state or country, without the other parent's consent.
- Divorce
Information about divorce in North Carolina.
- Housing Laws
Information about housing-related protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.
- Workplace Protections
You cannot be discriminated against by an employer because you have take time off work to file for a domestic violence protective order.
- Confidentiality
Confidentiality laws for victims at a shelter or on a hotline.
- Crimes
Information about crimes that abusers often commit.
- State Gun Laws
If you are a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, then it may be illegal for the abuser to buy or have a gun.
- Suing Your Abuser
General information about your right to sue your abuser for medical costs, destroyed property, or other damages.
Federal Laws
- Immigration
Immigration information for victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse.
- Federal Gun Laws
Under federal law, which applies to all states, an abuser may lose his right to have a gun.
- Military
Information about military protection orders and confidentiality on military bases.
Tribal Laws
- Tribal Law
Information about tribal laws related to domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Religious Law
- Jewish Get Law (Divorce Law)
A get is a divorce under Jewish law.