When facing the prospect of divorce, you likely have many questions. Spousal support, child support, division of property – all of these matters can feel daunting, and for good reason. Even a short-lived marriage can have many legal issues to work through, and an experienced attorney can provide much needed peace of mind.
The Boone family law attorneys at Epperson Law Group, PLLC have decades of experience working with clients just like you. If you’re considering filing for divorce or feel divorce is on the horizon, you may not know where to begin. We’re here to help you navigate the process and provide knowledgeable guidance – keeping your best interests in mind. Don’t hesitate to contact us today. Our attorneys can help with military divorce matters as well.
North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state, which means that either spouse can bring forth an action to end the marriage, and they don’t have to prove that the other spouse did anything wrong. Typically, you can just state “irreconcilable differences.”
In more specific terms, this is called an Absolute Divorce, and there are technically two grounds.
On rare occasions the court can grant a divorce on the grounds of incurable insanity if a couple has lived separately and apart for three years due to the incurable insanity of one spouse. This typically requires expert testimony from accredited doctors and psychiatrists.
More commonly, the courts grant a divorce after separation for one year. Either spouse may file for divorce if:
It’s important to note that North Carolina is unique from many other states in that it does not consider separate bedrooms or separate areas of the house to be a separation.