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North Carolina Divorce Laws, Child Support, and Attorneys
North Carolina Divorce Residency Requirements
To file for a North Carolina divorce, either spouse must have been a resident of the State for at least 6 months prior to filing for divorce.
North Carolina Divorce Filing Requirements
A North Carolina divorce action may be filed for in the county of residence of either spouse.
North Carolina Divorce Grounds
The grounds for a North Carolina divorce are:
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Living separate and apart without cohabitation for 1 year;
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confinement for incurable insanity for 3 years; or
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incurable mental illness based on examinations for 3 years.