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Online Divorce in North Carolina

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For those seeking an inexpensive divorce in the state of North Carolina, online divorce is an easy, affordable and fast solution. Online divorce may be appropriate for couples who have an uncontested case. The step-by-step process of preparing divorce documents at Onlinedivorce.com makes it easy on you. We help prepare all of the necessary divorce forms and provide detailed written instructions on how to file your divorce in North Carolina.

Our divorce documents preparation service can be a perfect solution for those who want to have their divorce papers completed quickly and stress-free. Even though North Carolina has unique divorce forms and filing requirements, our online system can provide you with exactly what you need and provide instructions on how to file. We have helped thousands of people prepare their divorce documents for filing.

If you and your spouse agree on the terms of the divorce and want an amicable dissolution to your marriage, why should the process get drawn out and why should you spend money on lawyers? Online divorce is often cheaper, quicker and easier.

Online divorce can be a perfect option if you want to save money or if you hope to have your divorce quickly finalized so you can get on with your life. Preparing documents for divorce online in North Carolina is quickly becoming very popular because you can complete the documents in the comfort of your home. Even if you think your case is too complex because you have children, own your own home or have other assets, you may still be able to prepare your documents online. Just start with our simple questionnaire, and we’ll provide you instructions for each step of the way.

Finally, you don’t have to worry - our process is 100% secure. We protect your information and nothing is filed until you submit the divorce papers to the courthouse yourself. Filing for divorce in North Carolina with the Onlinedivorce.com system can be a simple solution to a difficult situation.

Filing:

When you use OnlineDivorce.com, we help you fill out your divorce paperwork using a simple online questionnaire. You can fill it out alone or with the assistance of your spouse. Then, you will need to get a signature from your spouse and you can file the divorce forms with your local court. In North Carolina, you will typically file with the courthouse in the county in which you currently reside. If a petitioner is not currently a resident, but a defendant is, divorce is typically filed in the county where the defendant resides.

The actual filing process is explained in our detailed court-filing instructions that we provide along with your completed divorce forms. You can also obtain assistance from your local courthouse by calling or stopping by.

After the initial filing, you may need to follow up if there are any issues with your documents. When you use OnlineDivorce.com, we allow you to make small adjustments to your forms as requested by the court at no additional charge. Our goal is to help you obtain your divorce with as little hassle and stress as possible using our online divorce documents preparation service.

Residency:

Every state has specific requirements where divorcing couples must establish residency within the state they are divorcing. North Carolina is no exception.

Before filing for divorce in North Carolina, at least one of the spouses must have been a resident of the state for a minimum of six months.

There are many ways to prove that residency has been established. The easiest way is if one or both spouses have a valid and in-date North Carolina driver’s license, ID card or voter’s registration card which was issued at least six months before filing for divorce. If this is not the case, it may be possible to establish residency, by having someone who knows you or your spouse testify that you have lived in the state for at least six months. Additionally, it may be possible to use an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness form, and it should serve as proof you’ve lived in the state a minimum of six months.

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Valid grounds to get divorce in North Carolina

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Grounds for an online divorce using OnlineDivorce.com are the same as they would be for any divorce within the State of North Carolina. Grounds are merely the reason for divorce, and the state must approve them.

The No-fault grounds for divorce in North Carolina is living separate and apart without cohabitation for one year. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Section 50-6].

General reasons for divorce in North Carolina include:

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Confinement for incurable insanity for at least three years or

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Incurable mental illness based on doctor’s exams for at least three years. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Sections 50-5.1].

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Custody of the child in North Carolina

Custody of the child

Custody, including both joint or sole child custody, is decided based upon the interests and welfare of the child or children. There is no presumption that either parent is better suited to have custody based on gender, race or sexual orientation. No other factors for consideration are specified in the statute. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Section 50-13.2].

Rules for child support in North Carolina

Both of the parents are considered to be responsible for the support of their minor children and either parent may be ordered to pay child support. The overall goal is to make sure the child or children have everything they need to live a happy and fulfilling life. The factors to be considered are:

  • The ongoing needs of the child;
  • The ability of the parents to provide support;
  • Any childcare and homemaker contributions of each parent;
  • The assets of the child; and
  • Any other factors deemed relevant by the court.

In North Carolina, a grandparent can be liable for child support if the parent his or herself is an unemancipated minor. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Section 50-13.4. Child Support Guidelines and Worksheets are contained in the Annotated Rules of North Carolina].

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Rules for spousal support in North Carolina

Rules for spousal support

In a North Carolina divorce, either of the spouses may be awarded alimony without regard to gender. The factors for consideration are:

  • The standard of living that was established during the marriage;
  • The comparative financial resources of the spouses, including their earning abilities in the labor market;
  • The overall mental, physical, and emotional states of the spouses;
  • Any known marital misconduct of the spouses;
  • The current ages of the spouses;
  • The contribution of one spouse to the education, training, or earning power of the other spouse;
  • Who has primary custody of a child;
  • The comparative education of the spouses and the time required for a spouse to acquire education or training to become self-sufficient;
  • The contribution of a spouse as a homemaker;
  • Income tax consequences; and
  • Any other factor the court deems relevant.

The court can require a bond for security for the alimony payments. Alimony will not be paid to a spouse known for committing adultery. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Sections 50-16.3a and 50-16.6].

Property division in North Carolina

Property division

One of the most challenging aspects of deciding to dissolve a marriage is determining how property (including the family home, if applicable) will be distributed. When a couple divorces in North Carolina, they must distribute wealth in a fair, legally-mandated and agreeable manner. This can be a challenging proposition. When the couple can agree upon how to distribute property on their own, without involving the court, this leads to an uncontested divorce and speeds up matters making for a much smoother divorce.

North Carolina is considered to be an “equitable distribution” state. Separate property, which includes:

  • All property acquired before the marriage;
  • All gifts and inheritances acquired during the marriage;
  • Property which was acquired in exchange for separate property; and
  • Any noted increase in the value of separate property, will be retained by the spouse who owns it.

Marital property (this is property acquired by either or both spouses during the marriage and before the separation, including pension or retirement fund benefits) are to be divided equally unless the court finds that this would not be fair. This division is based on the following factors:

  • Direct or indirect contributions that one spouse makes to the career or education of the other;
  • Intentional depletion or waste of property;
  • The overall net value of the property;
  • How liquid or non-liquid the property is;
  • The contribution of the spouses to the acquisition of the marital property, including the contribution of each spouse as a homemaker;
  • The economic circumstances of each spouse when the property is divided;
  • Any increase or decrease in the value of this property during the marriage--or the depletion of the separate property for marital purposes;
  • The duration of the marriage;
  • The current age and health of the spouses;
  • The income tax consequences of division of the property;
  • Any liabilities of the spouses;
  • Any retirement benefits, including social security, civil service, military and railroad retirement benefits;
  • Any prior alimony or child support obligations of each spouse;
  • The desire of the spouse with custody of the children to continue occupying the marital residence; and
  • Other factors necessary to do equity and justice between the spouses. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Section 50-20].

When you begin the process of filling out your divorce questionnaire using OnlineDivorce.com, you’ll receive more information about property distribution and the steps you can take to make this process easier and less likely to cause conflict between the divorcing spouses. As always, the goal is to have an uncontested divorce so that you can file online and avoid taking your case to court--saving you time, money and stress.

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Mediation support in North Carolina

If child custody is contested in the state, the court can sometimes order the parents to submit to mediation for that issue. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Section 50-13.1]. Mediation is available for other cases when the participants feel it would benefit them.

For those seeking to prepare their divorce papers using OnlineDivorce.com, utilizing divorce mediation can be a great tool to smooth out disagreements and prevent the case from going to court. This can be the simplest way to assure a fast, easy and affordable online divorce.

Divorce forms in North Carolina

North Carolina forms produced by OnlineDivorce.com are court approved divorce forms. We have automated the process of filling them out to simplify matters and avoid any difficulties which may occur with filling out paperwork alone. By utilizing OnlineDivorce.com, you can simplify the process of preparing divorce documents and help both parties to move forward with their lives.

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Filing fees for divorce in North Carolina

When you file your divorce papers, the court will charge filing fees that may vary by county. These costs are in addition to the cost of using OnlineDivorce.com. Please check with your local courthouse to determine the exact amount.

How long will it take

The use of the OnlineDivorce.com service usually takes between 30 minutes and two hours or more depending on the complexity of your case. You’ll start filling out the questionnaire immediately and can either complete it in one sitting, or you can save your progress and complete it at a later date if that is more convenient for you.

Once you’ve gotten the documents complete, you will need to file them and get your spouse’s signature. You’ll have more information regarding the finalization of your divorce case once you complete your paperwork and submit it with the clerk of courts.

Here is how OnlineDivorce.com makes completing divorce papers easier:

  • We provide the full divorce packet that is required by a local court - clients do not need to drive to their local courthouse to get the blank forms or search for the right divorce forms online. In rare cases, some local forms specific to a filing county can vary in color, paper material, size and / or scanning bar code so they may need to be obtained from the county clerk's office directly.
  • We complete the necessary forms for clients based on the answers they give in a simple guided online interview - clients do not need to read through the legal jargon and try to figure out how to fill out those forms yourself.
  • We give the detailed and easy to follow step-by-step instructions for filing a divorce with the court - so a client knows exactly what to do to get his/her divorce finalized.
  • We provide unlimited technical support - if a client needs assistance through the online process, he/she can always reach out to us via phone, email or live chat and we'll do our best to help.
  • We save time and money for our clients - if divorcing spouses are in agreement regarding the terms of their divorce, they typically don’t have to pay thousands to a lawyer to handle their divorce forms and they don't need to spend hours trying to do it all by themselves.
  • We guarantee 100% court approval on divorce papers prepared through our website or money back - we have 19 years of experience in completing divorce forms so clients can be sure the court will accept their documents with no issues.