Co-Parenting App for North Carolina Parents
Court-admissible messaging, shared custody calendar, and expense tracking — built for North Carolina families navigating co-parenting through District Court.
3.1
divorces per 1,000 people
District Court
handles custody in NC
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2
custody statute
North Carolina custody law
North Carolina courts apply the best interests of the child standard and may award joint or sole custody based on parental cooperation.
What North Carolina courts consider in custody decisions
North Carolina courts consider any acts of domestic violence, the safety of the child, the safety of either parent, and all other circumstances affecting the welfare of the child. There is no statutory list of factors — judges have broad discretion. However, case law has established that courts regularly evaluate each parent's caregiving history, the child's existing bonds, living arrangements, and the ability of each parent to cooperate.
How the custody process works in North Carolina
North Carolina custody disputes are filed in District Court. Parents must attend a mandatory custody mediation session through the court's mediation program before a trial can be scheduled. If mediation fails, the court conducts an evidentiary hearing. Custody orders can be temporary or permanent and may be modified upon showing a substantial change in circumstances. North Carolina requires one year of separation before a divorce is granted, but custody can be addressed at any time.
Key North Carolina custody statutes
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.2
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.1
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-13.5
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-494
How Civly helps North Carolina parents
AI-powered message rewriting
Type what you really feel — Civly rewrites it into something any North Carolina District Court judge would respect. Your vent stays private. Your record stays clean.
Shared custody calendar
Color-coded custody schedule synced with your North Carolina parenting plan. Share a read-only link with grandparents, attorneys, or mediators.
Expense tracking with receipt OCR
Snap a receipt or forward an email. AI extracts the amount. Your co-parent approves or disputes. Everything documented for court.
Court-ready records
Every message is timestamped, SHA-256 hashed, and exportable as a certified PDF — admissible in North Carolina's District Court system.
Pricing comparison
Civly
$59/year
- AI message rewriting
- Custody calendar
- Expense tracking
- Court-ready exports
- Free attorney portal
OurFamilyWizard
$240/year
No AI. Manual entry. Documentation only.
Frequently asked questions
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Cities in North Carolina
Civly serves co-parents across North Carolina. Find local court info and resources for your city.