North Carolina Civil No-Contact (50C) Lawyer
Protection without a domestic relationship. We file and defend 50C Civil No-Contact Orders statewide—ex parte relief, full hearings, school and workplace protections, online harassment and stalking, and enforcement that law enforcement and agencies can follow.
Your North Carolina 50C Lawyer
Krispen Culbertson, North Carolina family & protective-order attorney with 20+ years handling 50C Civil No-Contact Orders—stalking and unlawful conduct, ex parte relief, full hearings, school/workplace protections, online harassment, and enforcement.
Memberships: North Carolina State Bar; local family law sections. Courts: District Court calendars statewide with regular hearings in Guilford County (Greensboro/High Point).
Start by situation
Fast answers
Who qualifies for 50C: people without a qualifying domestic relationship (neighbors, coworkers, classmates, strangers). If you have a domestic relationship, 50B may apply.
Ex parte timing: same-day emergency orders are possible. A full hearing follows quickly with notice to the other side.
Relief available: no-contact, stay-away zones, workplace/school protections, electronic/online restraints, and other necessary terms.
Duration: orders commonly last up to one year and can be extended with the right evidence.
Related: Domestic Violence (50B) • NC Child Custody • Modification & Enforcement • Appeals & Post-Judgment
50C vs. 50B—who needs which?
50C protects victims of stalking or unlawful conduct without a domestic relationship to the respondent. If you’re spouses, former partners, co-parents, or household members, 50B is the typical path. We confirm eligibility at intake so your case lands in the right statute.
Emergency ex parte 50C
We prepare a sworn complaint/affidavit and seek same-day relief when risk warrants it. We coordinate sheriff service and written instructions that schools and employers can follow immediately.
The full hearing
At the hearing, both sides can present evidence and witnesses. We build a timeline with texts, emails, call logs, GPS/metadata, police reports, and eyewitnesses. Relief can include no-contact, geographic buffers, and online restraints tailored to your facts.
School & workplace protections
Orders can protect your campus or worksite with stay-away zones, notice to administrators, and rules for entrances, parking lots, and events.
Online harassment & cyberstalking
We capture screenshots, headers, and platform logs; preserve metadata; and request terms that stop DMs, tags, fake accounts, and indirect contact through third parties.
Evidence that helps
- Time-stamped texts, DMs, emails, voicemails
- Screenshots and links to posts/stories; account IDs
- Photos/video of incidents, vehicles, and locations
- Police reports, incident numbers, and witnesses
- School/work logs, access cards, security footage requests
Violations & enforcement
Violations may trigger arrest and criminal charges. We also pursue civil contempt and fast hearings. Keep a log and save every message; we organize proofs for enforcement.
Extend, modify, or terminate
Before expiration, we can seek an extension with evidence of continued fear or new incidents. Changed facts can support modification—or termination when appropriate. We align terms with any custody/support orders to avoid conflicts.
What to bring & your first 72 hours
Documents & proof
- Sworn statement detailing recent incidents (dates/times/locations)
- Texts/DMs/emails/voicemails; usernames and links
- Photos/video; police reports; witness names
- School/work documentation (incident reports, emails)
Your first 72 hours with our team
1) Safety plan
Venue, ex parte strategy, notice to school/work.
2) File & serve
Complaint/affidavit; sheriff service tracking.
3) Evidence build
Collect digital/physical proofs; preserve metadata.
4) Hearing prep
Witnesses, exhibits, and narrow tailored relief asks.
5) Enforcement plan
Clear instructions; log templates; next-step triggers.
FAQs
How fast can I get a 50C order?
Do I qualify if we never dated or lived together?
Can a 50C protect my school or work?
Will a 50C stop online harassment?
What happens if the order is violated?
How long does a 50C last?
Why North Carolina families choose Culbertson & Associates
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20+ years filing, defending & enforcing 50C orders across NC -
School & workplace protections written for administrators to follow -
Digital evidence playbook: screenshots, metadata, platform logs -
Clear enforcement steps and rapid filings when violations occur
Client reviews
They secured an ex parte 50C the same day and coordinated with my campus. I finally felt safe walking to class.
The online harassment stopped after the order. The language covered fake accounts and indirect contact.
They documented everything and the judge granted strict stay-away zones at my job.
When he violated the order, they moved fast with enforcement and clear instructions to the police.
Professional, calm, and thorough. The hearing plan made testifying much less stressful.
They aligned my 50C with a later custody order so nothing conflicted. Smooth and organized.
Visit Our Greensboro Office
Culbertson & Associates
315 Spring Garden St Ste #300, Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 272-4299 • Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Related resources: North Carolina Civil No-Contact (50C)
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