Guiding You Though the Divorce Process in Mecklenburg and Union Counties
Divorce doesn't have to be a difficult process in North Carolina. We live in a no-fault divorce state, which means that neither side has to prove that the other side was at fault for the breakup of the marriage.
In North Carolina, marriages may be dissolved and the parties thereto divorced from the bonds of matrimony on the application of either party, if and when the husband and wife have lived separate and apart for one year, and the plaintiff or defendant in the suit for divorce has resided in the state for a period of six months. N.C.G.S. § 50-6.
At Kennedy Law Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina, our lawyers are here to help you navigate the divorce process with grace and dignity.
One of the biggest steps in the dissolution of a marriage is reaching a mutually acceptable agreement regarding the division of property and, if you have children, figuring out your new parenting arrangements. Our lawyers will help you negotiate an agreement with your spouse during your one-year separation. Once you and your spouse reach an agreement, that agreement can be incorporated as a part of your final divorce judgment.
The following pages provide more information about the North Carolina divorce process:
- What does it mean to live separately?
- How is marital property divided?
- How is child custody and visitation determined?
In North Carolina you can seek an annulment if your marriage was based on fraud. However, you need to meet very specific requirements before you can get an annulment.
For More Information About Divorce
For more information, or to schedule a consultation with our Charlotte divorce attorneys, call 704-512-0619 or complete our contact form.
