What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, one of the spouses must have been a North Carolina resident for at least 6 months before filing for divorce. (North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 50 Divorce and Alimony, Section 6) The divorce complaint should be filed in the civil division of the Superior Court in the county where either spouse resides.
Other North Carolina Family Attorney FAQs
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What are the Laws in North Carolina about How Marital Property Will be Distributed After Divorce?
A: Marital property shall be distributed equitably by North Carolina courts. The Court shall consider the following in making an equitable distrubtion of property: … More -
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What are Grounds for Divorce in North Carolina?
A: In North Carolina, a couple may divorce because of incurable insanity, abandonment, adultery, the malicious force out of one spouse by the other, the cruel and … More -
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When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in North Carolina?
A: Spousal support may be awarded to a dependent souse in North Carolina if a North Carolina Court deems it equitable after considering: (1) The marital … More -
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What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in North Carolina?
A: In North Carolina, the divorce complaint must be verified and set forth: (1) that one of the spouses has been a resident of North Carolina for at least 6 months; (2) … More
