# DIY Custody & Child Support **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [August 22, 2007, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/diy-custody-child-support/4916 "2007-08-22T18:22:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2007, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/diy-custody-child-support/4916/1 "2007-08-22T18:22:05Z")
What county do you live in? Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![tcwaller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/13edae/32.png) [@tcwaller](https://forum.rosen.com/u/tcwaller)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2007, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/diy-custody-child-support/4916/2 "2007-08-23T14:42:05Z")
I live in Wake County. ---
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2007, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/diy-custody-child-support/4916/3 "2007-08-27T11:39:55Z")
You should contact the family court office in Wake County. They can let you know how to get the information for the do it yourself child custody lawsuits. When you file a lawsuit on your own, it will take the same period of time as it would if you were represented y an attorney. Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![tcwaller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/13edae/32.png) [@tcwaller](https://forum.rosen.com/u/tcwaller)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2007, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/diy-custody-child-support/4916/4 "2007-08-21T05:58:34Z")
The attorney that I consulted said that it would be much cheaper for me to get a “self-service” kit for custody mediation and go to child support enforcement myself to get these things settled between me & my STBX (since her retainer is so high and I need all the money I can get). What is the process for this? How long does it generally take?