{"id":397,"date":"2021-07-10T23:14:23","date_gmt":"2021-07-10T23:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getdivorcepapers.com\/blog\/?p=397"},"modified":"2021-07-22T20:23:44","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T20:23:44","slug":"how-to-file-for-divorce-in-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getdivorcepapers.com\/blog\/divorce\/how-to-file-for-divorce-in-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"How to File for Divorce in North Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Divorce is a complex process that involves a number of court battles and many other issues. Before filing a divorce, you need to know the grounds to file a divorce in North Carolina.G<\/strong><\/p>

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Grounds to file divorce in North Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>

You need to be a resident of North Carolina for 6 months at least. The couple that wanted to end their marriage should live apart for one year before filing for divorce in North Carolina. North Carolina allows for no-fault divorce only. But if you\u2019re separated from your spouse for three years because of his mental condition or any health problem then you can file the divorce papers without completing this requirement.  <\/p>

The divorce from bed and board is not the divorce. It\u2019s separation. It is\neligible under few conditions only. A spouse can request DBB if their spouse is\ndrug addicted or suffering from any serious disease. You can also take DBB if\nyou want to resolve the problems of child support or the division of property.\nYou are still required to fulfill the 12 monthly physical separation\nrequirements no matter if you\u2019re separated from DBB. <\/p>

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Step by step guidelines for North Carolina Divorce<\/h2>

Here\u2019s the step by step guideline to file for divorce in North Carolina<\/a>:  <\/p>

\u2022           If a married couple has\ndecided to end their marriage, then it is necessary for them to live separately\nin different houses for at least one year. They can meet each other for any\nwork purposes. If you move back together then your 12-month physical separation\nwill be reset.<\/p>

\u2022           To start the divorce procedure,\none of the spouses is required to file the divorce papers in court with the\nhelp of the county clerk.<\/p>

\u2022           The county clerk will\nprogress the further procedure and delivered the divorce notice to the other\nspouse by mail.<\/p>

\u2022           It is necessary for any\none of the spouses to deliberate on divorce. That doesn\u2019t matter if your spouse\nis not ready for it as long you wanted to end your marriage. There\u2019s no need\nfor your spouse\u2019s sign or any type of involvement. He or She will receive the\ndivorce notice once you file the divorce by your county clerk. <\/p>

\u2022           If you want to resolve\nfactors like child custody, property division, you should inform the court\nbefore you file the divorce papers. Make sure to resolve the factor of property\ndivision. If you both don\u2019t file for property division at the time of divorce\nand go for a simple divorce then later you cannot take help from court anymore.\nIt\u2019s important for you to solve these issues before the divorce. <\/p>

But if you both are going for simple divorce then you will get divorced\neasily without any problem. A simple divorce is the type of divorce where\nthere\u2019s no issue of child custody or spousal support. It can be approved by the\njudge without any complications. <\/p>

\u2022           If you both are going\nfor an amicable divorce then, the court may suggest you go for mediation.\nMediation is the less time taking and complicated process of getting a divorce.\nIt will help the couple to get the divorce without any type of court battle.<\/p>

\u2022           You need to pay fees to\nyour county clerk. He will approach your spouse by mail or any other method.\nYou cannot contact your spouse directly. The judge will make the final decision\nfor divorce. Before coming to any decision, the judge makes sure if the factors\nof child custody and property division are done and take suggestion from the\nlawyers of both spouses. <\/p>

\u2022           Once the judge approves the North Carolina divorce papers<\/a>, your marriage will end.<\/p>

\u2022           If you have matters like\ndivision of assets or child support then both of you will sign an agreement.\nIt\u2019s a must for both of you to keep in mind the terms mentioned in the\nagreement. There\u2019s no problem at all if you don\u2019t file for child custody or\nchild support any time if your child is under 18.<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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