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ABSOLUTE DIVORCE IN NORTH CAROLINA
DIVORCE
There are many things to consider when separating from or ending a marriage, and it is imperative that you first discuss your circumstances with a dependable divorce attorney. At Hager Law Office, P.C., we know what it takes to help you through the divorce process, including navigating you through the difficult issues of child custody, alimony, and property division. Our goal is to empower you to make decisions that bring positive change to your life. If you need to embark on a dissolution of your marriage, call us to speak with a member of our team today.
Divorce in North Carolina is the legal process of ending a marriage. It is the formal dissolution of the marital relationship, and it involves obtaining a legal judgment from the court that declares the marriage to be officially over. Divorce itself is nothing more than this. To file for divorce in North Carolina, you or your spouse must have lived in the state for at least six months prior to filing, and you must have been separated from one another for at least one year and one day.
All of the other issues surrounding the separation and eventual divorce between you and your spouse, such as custody, child support, spousal support, property division, etc., may be resolved with negotiations or with court filings and orders during the year before you are eligible to be divorced in North Carolina, OR you may decide to resolve these issues by filing in court at the same time you file for the divorce itself. Simply put, you can opt to resolve all the other issues before you have been separated for a year. You can negotiate the above issues in a Separation Agreement, through the Collaborative Divorce process, or by filing in court. This can be quite confusing, so call our office and speak to one of our family law attorneys for advice before deciding how you want to proceed.
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