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.
Filing Your North Carolina Divorce
- Complete the DivorceWriter online interview. Your answers are automatically transferred to your North Carolina divorce forms.
- File the initial divorce documents with the court.
- Serve the other spouse with a copy of the filed documents.
- File a second set of required documents.
- Attend a brief divorce hearing approximately 60 days after filing the initial documents.
- After the hearing, the judge signs the final divorce documents, officially ending the marriage.
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.
- Complete the DivorceWriter online interview. Your answers are automatically transferred to your North Carolina divorce forms.
- File the initial divorce documents with the court.
- Serve the other spouse with a copy of the filed documents.
- File a second set of required documents.
- Attend a brief divorce hearing approximately 60 days after filing the initial documents.
- After the hearing, the judge signs the final divorce documents, officially ending the marriage.
What is included in the DivorceWriter Package?
- Includes all documents needed to complete your divorce.
- Property division, debt, and spousal support are covered.
- Child support, parenting plan, name restoration, and more.
- Receive your package instantly online, or receive by mail.
- Make unlimited changes for two years.
- Note: The DivorceWriter fee does not include the filing fee charged by the Court Clerk in your county.
Included North Carolina Forms
- Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet
- Civil Summons
- Complaint for Absolute Divorce (with Verification)
- Servicemembers Relief Act Affidavit (if applicable)
- Separation Agreement
- Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child* (one for each child)
- Child Support Worksheet*
- Affidavit of Service of Process by Certified Mail
- Calendar Request/Notice of Hearing
- Motion Cover Sheet
- Motion for Summary Judgment and Notice of Hearing
- Judgment for Absolute Divorce
- Certificate of Service of Judgment of Absolute Divorce
- Certificate of Divorce (DDHS 2089)
*Divorce with minor children only
What Our Customers are Saying
"Divorce is the toughest thing that I have had to ever face. DivorceWriter helped make the paperwork and process smooth, efficient, and as painless as possible. Everything was delivered as promised, I was allowed to make changes after my paperwork was delivered, and the judge had absolutely no questions whatsoever regarding the paperwork. It truly was a very easy process." -Jeff P.
Included North Carolina Forms
- Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet
- Civil Summons
- Complaint for Absolute Divorce (with Verification)
- Servicemembers Relief Act Affidavit (if applicable)
- Separation Agreement
- Affidavit as to Status of Minor Child* (one for each child)
- Child Support Worksheet*
- Affidavit of Service of Process by Certified Mail
- Calendar Request/Notice of Hearing
- Motion Cover Sheet
- Motion for Summary Judgment and Notice of Hearing
- Judgment for Absolute Divorce
- Certificate of Service of Judgment of Absolute Divorce
- Certificate of Divorce (DDHS 2089)
*Divorce with minor children only
What Our Customers are Saying
"Divorce is the toughest thing that I have had to ever face. DivorceWriter helped make the paperwork and process smooth, efficient, and as painless as possible. Everything was delivered as promised, I was allowed to make changes after my paperwork was delivered, and the judge had absolutely no questions whatsoever regarding the paperwork. It truly was a very easy process." -Jeff P.
