Grounds for Divorce in North Carolina
“On what grounds can I file for divorce?”
North Carolina divorce laws provide two grounds for divorce:
- Separation of one year: Husband and wife living both separate and apart without cohabitation for one year, and the intent that the separation be permanent.
- Incurable insanity or mental illness of one of the spouses, based on a period of confinement or examination.
Consult with an attorney to determine which grounds you particular case permits. Most divorces are based on “One Year’s Separation”. Not many cases are filed claiming the divorce should be granted due to incurable insanity or mental illness despite those claims being part of a divorce case or the ultimate cause of marital problems between the parties.
The information contained on this site is provided as a public service for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a comprehensive statement of the law. The reader is advised to check for changes to current law and to consult with a qualified attorney on any legal issue before taking action of any kind. The information presented on this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice or to create or imply the formation of a lawyer-client relationship between the reader and this firm.
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