separation laws in north carolina

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  • Divorce vs. Legal Separation in NC; which is better?

    What is the difference between absolute divorce and legal separation in North Carolina ? The former concludes in a final judgment dissolving the marriage. At the same time, the latter can usually be reversed simply by entering into a new agreement with your spouse and/or resuming living together as a married couple. What is Legal Separation in NC? A married couple in North Carolina is considered ...
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  • Separation in North Carolina

    Before the court will grant an absolute divorce in North Carolina, one must be legally separated for over one year. The date of legal separation is considered to be the date on which one or both parties move from the marital residence to a separate location with the intention of a permanent separation. One cannot live under the same roof as a spouse and be legally separated, even if a separation ...
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