Do you have to be separated for 1 year in NC to get a divorce
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Do you have to be separated for 1 year in NC to get a divorce
My wife an I have been separated since 10/1/2015 is it possible to get a divorce
without waiting 1 year
Asked on March 11, 2016 under Family Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The grounds for divorce in NC are that a couple must have lived separate and apart for 1 year and 1 party must have resided in the state for 6 months prior to the filing of the action. At this point you should consult directly with a local divorce attorney who can more fully advise you further.
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