Divorce Attorneys in Fayetteville, NC

Divorce in North Carolina requires that spouses (same sex or heterosexual marriages) have been legally separated for one year prior to the filing of their divorce complaint. Legal separation occurs when the spouses no longer reside in the same residence and at least one spouse has the intent to terminate the marital relationship. North Carolina does not require any fault grounds to file. It is imperative to speak with an attorney before filing for divorce as one will need to make sure their rights to property division (equitable distribution) and alimony are preserved. Divorce can also affect benefits such as health insurance and retirement benefits once a divorce judgment is entered.