North Carolina Divorce Requirements

Summary

In North Carolina, to file for divorce, you must live separately from your spouse for at least one year with the intent to end the marriage. Pregnancy does not impact your ability to file for divorce. If you have been living apart for nearly a year, you can still pursue divorce even if the decision was made recently. Consider filing for child custody and support if necessary.

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yes if i’m pregnant and i move away from my husband does that count for me to get a separation divorce
In North Carolina, moving away from your spouse can be part of a separation process, but formal separation requires living apart for at least one year with the intent to end the marriage before filing for divorce. Would you like more details on the separation process?
it’s bout to be a year but we decided for a divorce last month
In North Carolina, you must be separated for one year before filing for divorce. If you and your spouse have lived apart for nearly a year, you're close to meeting this requirement. Here are key steps:
- Ensure you live separately for one year.
- File a Complaint for Divorce after meeting the separation requirement.
- Consider filing for child custody and support if needed.
Let me know if you need further details or guidance!
okay so even if i’m pregnant but we lived away for one year can i still get a divorce
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Yes, even if you're pregnant, you can pursue a divorce in North Carolina as long as you've lived apart from your spouse for at least one year with the intent to end the marriage. Pregnancy does not affect the ability to file for divorce. If you need more assistance, feel free to ask.
what if we decided to get a divorce last month can i still say we’ve been wanting a divorce
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In North Carolina, the one-year separation period requires that you live apart with the intent to end the marriage. If you have been living separately for nearly a year, you can still state that you intended to divorce during that time, even if you formally decided last month. If you have more questions about the process, feel free to ask!