North Carolina Divorce Guide
Everything you need to know about divorce in North Carolina. 23 in-depth guides covering your rights, costs, and options.
Property Division
Equitable Distribution
Filing Fee
$225–$275
Waiting Period
12 months separation
Residency
6 months
Divorce Type
Fault & No-Fault
Custody
Best Interest Standard
Key Facts About North Carolina Divorce
- ✓Longest separation — 12 months mandatory
- ✓Property division is separate claim from divorce
- ✓Adultery bars cheating spouse from alimony
North Carolina Divorce Guides
North Carolina Property Division
Equitable distribution rules — what gets divided, what stays yours, and how courts handle the house, retirement, and debts.
North Carolina Spousal Support & Alimony
How alimony is determined, types of support, factors judges consider, and realistic expectations for your case.
North Carolina Child Custody Laws
Best interest standard, legal vs. physical custody, common schedules, and mistakes to avoid.
North Carolina Divorce Process & Timeline
12 months separation waiting period. Step-by-step process from filing to final judgment.
North Carolina Divorce Costs & How to File
Filing fee: $225–$275. Attorney costs, mediation, fee waivers, DIY options, and how to keep costs down.
North Carolina Child Support
How child support is calculated
North Carolina Uncontested Divorce
When both spouses agree
North Carolina Divorce Mediation
Resolving disputes without court
North Carolina Divorce & Taxes
Tax implications of divorce
North Carolina Divorce & the Family Home
What happens to the house
North Carolina Common-Law Marriage & Divorce
Recognition, rights, and how to divorce without a marriage certificate
North Carolina Adultery & Divorce Laws
How cheating affects alimony, property, and custody
North Carolina Alienation of Affection
Can you sue the person who broke up your marriage?
North Carolina Contested Divorce
When you can't agree
North Carolina Divorce with Children
Complete guide for parents
North Carolina Divorce & Domestic Violence
Getting divorced safely
North Carolina Divorce & Retirement Accounts
Dividing 401k, pension, IRA
North Carolina Divorce & Debt
Who pays which debts
North Carolina Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
How prenups affect divorce
North Carolina Legal Separation vs. Divorce
Key differences and when to choose each
North Carolina Collaborative Divorce
Working together with attorneys
North Carolina Moving with Children After Divorce
Relocation rules and requirements
North Carolina Modifying Custody & Support Orders
Changing court orders after divorce
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Legal Disclaimer: These guides cover North Carolina divorce law for general informational purposes only. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed North Carolina family law attorney for advice specific to your situation.