CIVIL DIVISION FILING FEE CHANGES – Effective July 1st, 2011

• Small Claims Filing — $96.00
• Counterclaims — $96.00
• A&P Summons — $15.00
• District Filing — $150.00
• Counterclaims/Crossclaims — $150.00
• A&P Summons or Endorsements — $15.00
• Motions (that require an NOH; see list below) — $20.00
• Superior Filing — $200.00
• Counterclaims/Crossclaims — $200.00
• A&P Summons or Endorsements — $15.00
• Motions (that require an NOH; see list below) — $20.00
• Divorce Filing — $225.00
• Limited Driving Privilege — $250.00
• Petition for Judicial Review — $200.00
• Business Court Fee — $1000.00
• Pro Hac Vice — $225.00





Types of Motions Where $20.00 Fee Applies:

• Add Additional Party
• Amend
• Change of Venue
• Claim Exemptions
• Compel
• Consolidation
• Contempt
• Continue
• Default Judgement
• Deposition
• Designate a Mediator
• Disburse Funds
• Dismiss (Involuntary)
• Entry of Default
• Ex Parte Restraining
• Exempt from Arbitration
• Exempt/Waive Mediation
• Extension of Time
• Failure to Join Necessary Party
• Failure to State a Claim
• Improper Venue/Division
• Increase Bond
• In the Cause
• In Limine
• Insufficiency of Process
• Insufficiency of Service of Process
• Interplead
• Intervene
• Join
• Judgement On Pleading
• Jury View
• Lack Jurisdiction (Subject Matter)
• Lack Jurisdiction (Person)
• Limit Deposition
• Modification of Alimony
• Modification of Custody
• Modificstion of Support
• Modification of Visitation
• More Definite Statement (Rule 12)
• New Trial
• Objection of Exemptions Claimed
• Other (Describe on Front)
• Preliminary Injunction
• Quash
• Release From Stay of Execution
• Sanctions
• Selection of Mediator by Agreement
• Set Aside
• Sever Issues or Claims
• Show Cause
• Special Practice in NC
• Stay of Execution
• Strike
• Summary Judgement
• Transfer
• Temporary Restraining Order
• Vacate/Modify Judgement or Order
• Withdraw as Counsel




Our agents are in various NC courthouses on a daily basis, so if you ever have any questions about filing fees (or anything related to court procedures), don’t hesitate to contact us at info@blackdoglegal.com or 919-961-2195.

Or you can always leave a comment below and we will answer it as soon as we can.

by D.S. Couron – Find me on Google+

With the recent changes and fee increases affecting state court offices, we wanted to take a minute to address how this will affect the firms we work with.

We believe that part of what we do as a company is to put a necessary buffer between our clients and the operation issues that take place at the courts. Today, the Wake County Courthouse changed some of its basic procedures and increased fees. Up until now, when we have traveled to the courthouse with documents to file, we have been the ones personally filing and stamping the documents, however, now everything must be filed by a clerk.

The changes in procedure will mean that, in some situations, we will have to spend more time waiting to accomplish the things we were doing on our own before.

All of us at BlackDog have spent a lot of time and effort making relationships with clerks on both the civil and criminal sides. Our relationships with clerks will allow us to bypass certain problems and issues that will probably slow others down. We are extremely dedicated to keep any effects from the recent changes to a minimum.

We will also be posting all of the newly increased and updated fees on our site over the next few days.

If you have any issues or questions about the new procedures, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@blackdoglegal.com or 919-961-2195 and we will answer any questions you may have.

The BlackDog Team

by D.S. Couron – Find me on Google+

To those of you who have continually asked about Black Dog gear, we have some amazing news for you that will surely make your day (and probably your week). The Black Dog Shop is in the works and should be up very soon. Slight let down, we know, but we are working on the shop and getting items ordered right now.

We wanted to take a second to let everyone know that we really do appreciate all the interest and kind words, and that we plan on delivering on all the promises of amazing Black Dog “stuff”. As of right now, we will be ordering a few types of apparel and various other items that you probably won’t be able to live without.

But we are also very interested in getting some feedback on what items you are looking for. Leave a comment below and let us know what you want to see the most. And no, we won’t be ordering Black Dog frisbees.

by D.S. Couron – Find me on Google+

Sometimes what we do can be a little lacking in variety. Being a process server often means long hours and lots of miles on the road. We’ve been all over the state and sometimes we take for granted that our normal workday allows us to see places that you just won’t see in an office building. So recently our agents decided to start documenting the things we see. All of the photos that our agents capture are taken with the camera on our phones (we love iPhones) and are added to the map on our Flickr account.

Now you can experience the state from our perspective. See what we see. Check back for more Photos From the Road to find out where our agents have been.

New Features

• Assign & Track Process Service
• Resources for all 100 Counties in North Carolina
• Instant Updates for Followers
• News & Articles
• Frequently Asked Questions Section

We’ve also added new services focused on Legal Websites & Legal Design. It’s becoming more and more important to present a clear and precise brand to your potential customers and part of delivering that image is having a well designed website. We’ve spent the time to know the firms we work with and we understand your customers and your goals. This gives us a unique advantage to deliver a highly specific message to your potential clients.

Expect articles on everything from the cliches of current Legal Design to how embracing new social media can not only help your image but help bring in new customers.

If you have questions or can’t find the information you are looking for, please let us know. We encourage you to contact us or leave a comment on any post and tell us what you are thinking and what you would like to see.