Complete Your North Carolina
Divorce Online
Every state has different divorce forms and procedures. With DivorceWriter you complete ALL the North Carolina specific forms online yourself lawyer-free. The online interview covers property division, child custody, support, name changes, and more.
North Carolina Divorce Details
In North Carolina a divorce that legally ends your marriage is called an "absolute divorce".
Residency Requirements
At least one spouse must live in North Carolina for six months before filing for divorce.
Grounds for Absolute Divorce
You and your spouse must live apart for one year before filing for divorce.
Note: The only other grounds for divorce in North Carolina is for the spouses to live apart for three years due to incurable insanity.
Where to File
Divorces are filed at the Court Clerk's office in a county where at least one spouse lives.
Serving Your Spouse with Divorce Papers
Certified Mail is the easiest way to serve your spouse in North Carolina.
Finalizing Your Divorce
North Carolina uncontested divorces can be finalized in as little as 45 days.
Expect Reliable and Fast Online Divorce Documents
After you complete the detailed online interview, all the forms you need to file your divorce will be shipped to you the next business day, or you can print them yourself.
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DivorceWriter™ does not act as your lawyer. Instead we provide the tools you need to self-prepare your own documents quickly and easily. By doing it yourself online and lawyer-free, you save both time and money.