Winston-Salem divorce, custody, and support cases are heard in District Court at the Forsyth County Courthouse, 175 North Chestnut Street. Our Raleigh family law team handles Winston-Salem family cases, and Winston-Salem clients work with our Charlotte office. Call (704) 842-3411. Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
Winston-Salem Family Law Attorneys
Divorce, custody, or support case in Winston-Salem?
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Which courthouse hears a Winston-Salem family case
| Family cases (District Court) | Forsyth County Courthouse, 175 N Chestnut St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, (336) 779-6300 |
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| Clerk hours | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekdays |
| District Court district | District 31 (Forsyth County) |
Check your court date and courtroom on the eCourts Portal. Court details are from the North Carolina Judicial Branch, current as of October 2026.
What to know about a Winston-Salem family case
Forsyth County moved its courts into the new courthouse on North Chestnut Street. Some older paperwork and online listings still show the previous building, so use the Chestnut Street address and check the eCourts Portal for your courtroom.
Which county your case belongs in
A custody case is generally filed in the county where the child lives or is physically present, or where a parent lives (G.S. 50-13.5(f)). Families in Kernersville or near the Guilford County line should confirm the county before filing, because part of that area is in Guilford County and its cases go to court in Greensboro or High Point.
Custody mediation
When custody is contested, parents are generally sent to the state custody mediation program before a judge hears the case. The court sends notice of the orientation and the mediation session.
Divorce and property deadlines
An absolute divorce generally requires one year of separation, and at least one spouse must have lived in North Carolina for six months before filing (G.S. 50-6). Claims for equitable distribution, alimony, and post-separation support should be filed before the absolute divorce is granted, or they can be lost (G.S. 50-11).
Family law only in Forsyth County
We handle family law cases for Winston-Salem and the rest of Forsyth County. We do not take criminal cases in Forsyth County.
For courthouse details and the family case process, see our Forsyth County family law page.
Family law: $50 consultation with our Director of Client Engagement. Full refund if you’re not satisfied, for any reason.
Your Winston-Salem legal team
Winston-Salem clients work with our Charlotte office. Family law cases are handled by our Raleigh family law team.
Where to find us
Martine Law, Charlotte office
5960 Fairview Rd, Suite 438
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 842-3411Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
Winston-Salem family law FAQs
Where is family court for Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem divorce, custody, child support, and other family cases are filed in District Court at the Forsyth County Courthouse, 175 North Chestnut Street. Some older paperwork lists the previous courthouse, so confirm the address. Your court papers or the eCourts Portal show the courtroom for each hearing.
I live in Kernersville. Which county do I file in?
Part of Kernersville is in Forsyth County and part is in Guilford County. A custody case is generally filed in the county where the child lives or is physically present, or where a parent lives (G.S. 50-13.5(f)). Check your address before filing.
Does a Winston-Salem custody case go to mediation?
Usually, yes. Contested custody cases generally go to the state custody mediation program before a judge decides them. The court will send notice of the orientation and mediation session.
How long do I have to wait to get divorced in North Carolina?
You generally must be separated for one year, and one spouse must have lived in North Carolina for six months before filing (G.S. 50-6). File any equitable distribution or alimony claim before the absolute divorce is granted.
Do you handle criminal cases in Winston-Salem?
No. We handle family law cases in Forsyth County, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and property division. Family law: $50 consultation with our Director of Client Engagement. Full refund if you’re not satisfied, for any reason.
More local information
County page: Forsyth County (family law only).
Nearby cities: Greensboro, High Point.
See every county served by our Charlotte office.
This page provides general information about North Carolina law and local courts. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Court locations, hours, and procedures change; confirm details with the court or with us. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.