{"id":2132,"date":"2021-11-06T16:10:42","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T20:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divorceanswers.com\/?p=2132"},"modified":"2022-07-28T10:01:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T15:01:01","slug":"divorce-in-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divorceanswers.com\/divorce-in-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Complete Guide To Getting a Divorce in North Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What We Cover In This Article<\/strong><\/p>\n

Divorce Laws<\/a> | Residency Requirements<\/a> | Grounds for Divorce<\/a> | Divorce Attorney<\/a> | Filing for Divorce<\/a> | Online Divorce<\/a> | How Long?<\/a> | Divorce Costs<\/a> | Custody<\/a> | Child Support<\/a> | Alimony<\/a> | Division of Asset<\/a> | Common-Law Marriage<\/a> | Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing fun or easy about getting a divorce. When you said your vows, you had every intention of honoring them for the rest of your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But nobody can predict how life will change, and sometimes, despite our best intentions, marriages must end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key to easing the process comes from knowledge. Understanding the laws and procedures surrounding your divorce allows you to move smoothly through the dissolution of your marriage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more you know about how divorce works, the better prepared you are to come through with what\u2019s important to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This detailed guide will help you understand all of the major points related to getting divorced in North Carolina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will discuss types and reasons for divorce, how to find the right attorney, how to file for divorce, what to expect with assets and child custody, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Divorce Laws in North Carolina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on your situation, North Carolina has many different types of divorce<\/a>. Knowing what you and your spouse seek in your divorce is a great place to start. There are two major types of divorce, contested and uncontested, but they get even more complex than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding what type of divorce you\u2019re looking at will help you determine your next steps, whether you need a lawyer, and how expensive and time-consuming it will become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uncontested Divorce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An uncontested divorce can be much easier, providing you and your spouse completely agree on dividing the assets and child custody, child support, and alimony. Uncontested means that this agreement exists, and there is no need for further mediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina allows DIY online divorce services, which can make things even faster for your divorce. The filing spouse is responsible for paying court fees, but North Carolina offers a \u201cPetition to proceed as an indigent\u201d (form AOC-G-106) if you can\u2019t afford to pay the fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you file the papers, a local county sheriff or deputy will notify the other spouse. That spouse then has only 30 days to file a response. Then, the Clerk of Court schedules a hearing, leading to the dissolution of the marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros & Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n
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