North Carolina Divorce Procedures

North Carolina Divorce Procedures
 
Complete overview of North Carolina divorce laws for people considering a North Carolina divorce or filing a North Carolina divorce with issues to be resolved about child custody, child support, visitation and alimony.

North Carolina Divorce Residency Requirements

In order to file your Complaint for Divorce in North Carolina, you must make sure the General Court of Justice has jurisdiction over your case. The most common way spouses are eligible to use a specific court system is by meeting the residency requirements. Meeting the North Carolina residency requirements is typically only a concern for a spouse who has recently moved or is planning to move in the near future. The filing requirements are as follows:

The plaintiff or defendant in the suit for divorce must have resided in the State for a period of six months prior to filing. The divorce may be filed in the either county in which the parties reside. (North Carolina Statutes – Chapter 50 – Sections: 50-8)

Since divorce is governed by state law, it is required that you meet specific residency requirements in order to file for a divorce in the state of North Carolina. It is most common that people file for a divorce in the county in which they live. If you are unsure of whether or not you meet the North Carolina residency requirements you can try contacting the Clerk’s office of the domestic relations or family law division of your county courthouse.

North Carolina Grounds for Divorce

The Complaint for Divorce is the initial document filed with the North Carolina court. It is in this document that the filing spouse will request the court to terminate the marriage under certain specified grounds.

The court may grant divorces from bed and board on application of the party injured, made as by law provided, in the following cases if either party:

No-Fault Based Grounds:
(1) Living separate and apart for one year.

Fault Based Grounds:
A spouse must commit one of the following acts: (1)  Abandonment. (2)       Maliciously turns the other out of doors. (3) By cruel or barbarous treatment endangers the life of the other. (4)       Offers such indignities to the person of the other as to render his or her condition intolerable and life burdensome. (5)  Alcohol and drug abuse. (6) Adultery. (North Carolina Statutes – Chapter 50 – Sections: 50-5.1 and 50-6)

Every divorce case that is filed in the state of North Carolina must declare the grounds in which the divorce is to be granted. The grounds for divorce must be substantiated with evidence or testimony otherwise the court may dismiss the case. When you are petitioning the court for a divorce, or agreeing to a divorce, make sure that you completely understand the grounds and any potential legal repercussions.

North Carolina Uncontested Divorce

This information is an overview of the uncontested North Carolina divorce filing process and a summary of the divorce papers that are typically filed with the family law or domestic relations clerk. This overview is not intended to be an exact step-by-step guide for those “do it yourself divorce” filers, due to the fact that many cases are unique and the overview presented here is often not the only method of obtaining an uncontested divorce in North Carolina.

In North Carolina, either the Plaintiff, the party who initiates the divorce, or the Defendant, the party who replies, must live in the state for six months prior to filing for divorce. Either spouse may petition the court for divorce after he or she has lived separate and apart for one year.

North Carolina is a No-Fault state. There is nothing for the other spouse to dispute except the separation.

The court may grant divorces from bed and board, which are legal separations, as per application of the injured party. Grounds for a legal separation are 1) abandonment, 2) cruel and barbarous treatment that endangers the life of the other spouse, 3) indignities that render the other spouse’s condition intolerable and life burdensome, 4) excessive use of alcohol or drugs, 5) adultery, 6) maliciously turning the other out the doors.

All uncontested divorces have five steps that include:

a)  filing court papers that ask for a divorce and the division of property and care of the children;
b) notification of the defendant spouse that a divorce has been filed;
c) scheduling a hearing;
d) notification of the spouse of the hearing date;
e) attending the hearing and having a judge sign a judgment granting the divorce.

These steps, however, course along one of three routes, and each route requires forms and follows procedures special to it.

The forms used for divorce in North Carolina are base on models provided by the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. The forms should be typed or printed in black ink. The divorce paperwork normally is filed in the county court of residence.

The three divorce routes are 1) the standard divorce procedure, 2) the uncontested divorce procedure and 3) the contested divorce procedure.

Each of these routes require that the defendant be served a Summons and that the Petitioner file an Affidavit of Service with the court. The Summons gives the Defendant 30 days to respond to the Divorce Complaint. Service of process, as this is called, is either by the sheriff in the county of residence of the Defendant or by certified mail. The Affidavit of Service authenticates that the Defendant has been properly served.

The standard divorce is ideal when the spouses 1) have no minor children, 2) have no major assets, and 3) expect no alimony or maintenance from each other.

In the standard divorce route, the Petitioner files a Divorce Complaint (No Children). The complaint identifies the spouses, their addresses, date and place of marriage, states that they “have lived continuously separate and apart” for more than one year and that there are no children.

A Verification, which affirms the accuracy of the information in the Divorce Complaint, is attached to the back of the complaint.

At the divorce hearing, which is scheduled after the filing and service, the judge signs Judgment for Absolute Divorce, which formally ends the marriage, and the Plaintiff completes a Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Annulment, which records the divorce for the state.

A uncontested divorce can follow one of two routes. When the couple agree on all issues — the terms and conditions of property division and distribution, child custody and support, alimony — they can prepare a separation agreement, and sign it in the presence of a notary public. After that, only the Petitioner needs to attend the divorce hearing that is scheduled after the Respondent is properly served.

When couples agree about everything and decide on an uncontested divorce, the Defendant can sign an Acceptance of Service, which short-circuits the notification process and can speed up the divorce.

The second way an uncontested divorce happens is for the Respondent to default, that is, simply not respond to the petition.

In both renditions of a uncontested divorce, however, the action begins with the Divorce Complaint, the Verification and Civil Summons. Along the route, either at the time of filing the Complaint or before the final hearing, the Plaintiff files the Divorce Judgment, Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Annulment and Separation Agreement. The Separation Agreement is a form that can be customized to the situation of the divorcing spouses.

When minor children are involved, the Plaintiff must file an Affidavit As to the Status of Minor Child for each unemancipated child in the family. This form provides the court with information about the child, where he or she has lived, custody decisions, and his or her status in the divorce.

Even if the Defendant does not respond to the Complaint, he or she must be given a Notice of Hearing.

The trajectory of a contested divorce cannot be predetermined because often a contested divorce may become uncontested during negotiations. However, a contested divorce requires all the forms of an uncontested divorce. In addition, the court requires that both parties submit a Financial Affidavit, which is a summary of the income and expenses, assets and liabilities of each spouse as well as what they own and owe jointly.

If the Defendant will not cooperate in the filing of a Financial Affidavit, the Plaintiff must file a Subpoena, which is a form of discovery. Before a subpoena is sent, however, the Plaintiff must give the Defendant notice that he or she intends to subpoena this information. Sometimes this may induce an uncooperative spouse to provide information, but if it does not, a subpoena must be sent to each third party having pertinent information about the finances of the Defendant. This can be very time consuming. The subpoena gives the third party seven days to respond.

In addition, the Plaintiff may submit interrogatories, written questions which the Defendant answers under oath and pain of perjury.

The court clerk normally schedules divorce hearings.

In North Carolina, two agencies are involved in the processing of child and spousal support. These are the Central Depository, which processes child and spousal support, and the Child Support Enforcement Office, which is responsible for enforcing the payment of child support to parents receiving welfare and others who request its services.

When a spouse cannot or will not be found, the Plaintiff must make what is termed a “diligent search” to locate him or her. This search is a preliminary to a Service by Publication, in which the Plaintiff publishes the Summons in a newspaper.

This search entails checking sources that include: the telephone book and directory assistance in the area where the Plaintiff lives and in the last area where the Defendant is known to have lived; friends and relatives who might know where the Defendant is living; the post office where he or she last lived for information about forwarding addresses; tax and assessor records to determine if the Defendant owns property; Department of Motor Vehicles to see if the missing spouse has any automobile registrations. This search may include contacting the military if there is reason to believe the missing spouse may be in the service.

After a diligent search has been made, the Plaintiff may serve the Defendant with Notice of Service by Publication. In this routine, the Summons of the divorce action is published in a newspaper in the area where the missing spouse may be living. The notice must be published once a week for three successive weeks, after which the Plaintiff must file an Affidavit of Service by Publication. This affidavit certifies that the publication happened.

The Notice of Service by Publication gives the Defendant 40 days to respond to the action, after which the divorce can proceed, most often as an uncontested default.

North Carolina Simplified Divorce Procedures

There are no legal provisions in North Carolina for simplified divorce procedures. However, premarital and marital property settlement agreements are specifically recognized as valid. The payment or non-payment of alimony may be the subject of a marital settlement agreement. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Sections 16.6(b) and 20(d)].

Each state has its own unique filing procedure. When filing for divorce in North Carolina, you must adhere to the strict filing guidelines and prepare and submit the appropriate mandatory divorce documents to the county court. You will discover that some documents may be provided by the North Carolina Legal System and others must be constructed on a case-by-case basis containing certain information and criteria to adhere to the North Carolina Laws and the filing requirements.

North Carolina Property Division Factors

In North Carolina, the property and debt issues are typically settled between the parties by a signed Marital Settlement Agreement or the property award is actually order and decreed by the General Court of Justice within the Decree of Divorce.

North Carolina is referred to as an “equitable distribution” state. When the parties are unable to reach a settlement, the General Court of Justice will take the following approach to dividing the assets; First, it will go through a discovery process to classify which property and debt is to be considered marital. Next, it will assign a monetary value on the marital property and debt. Last, it will distribute the marital assets between the two parties in an equitable fashion. Equitable does not mean equal, but rather what is deemed by the General Court of Justice to be fair.

The court shall divide the marital property and divisible property equitably. The court shall consider all of the following factors under this subsection:

A) The income, property, and liabilities of each party at the time the division of property is to become effective.
B) Any obligation for support arising out of a prior marriage.
C) The duration of the marriage and the age and physical and mental health of both parties.
D) The need of a parent with custody of a child or children of the marriage to occupy or own the marital residence and to use or own its household effects.
E) The expectation of pension, retirement, or other deferred compensation rights that are not marital property.
F) Any equitable claim to, interest in, or direct or indirect contribution made to the acquisition of such marital property by the party not having title
G) Any direct or indirect contribution made by one spouse to help educate or develop the career potential of the other spouse.
H) Any direct contribution to an increase in value of separate property which occurs during the course of the marriage.
I) The liquid or nonliquid character of all marital property and divisible property.
J) The difficulty of evaluating any component asset or any interest in a business, corporation or profession.
K) The tax consequences to each party.
L) Any other factor which the court finds to be just and proper. (North Carolina Statutes – Chapter 50 – Sections: 50-20)

Since North Carolina is an “Equitable Distribution” state, all marital property will be divided in an equitable fashion according to the court unless agreed to otherwise by the divorcing spouses. What does “equitable” mean? Equitable can be defined as “what is fair, not necessarily equal.” To automatically believe the marital property would be divided 50-50 would be a wrong assumption in any equitable distribution state.

North Carolina Spousal Support/Maintenance/Alimony Factors

In North Carolina the support payments (if any) can certainly influence how the marital property distribution is awarded, which is why it can become a very intricate part of the final outcome of any divorce. Keeping this in mind, if you and your spouse are unable to reach and agreement on this issue, the General Court of Justice will order support from one spouse to the other on a case-by-case basis as follows:

The court will determine the amount and the duration of the support after examining all the relevant economic factors, including:
A) Any marital misconduct.
B) The spouses earning capacities.
C) The ages and the health conditions of the spouses;
D) The income and assets of each spouse;
E) The length of the marriage;
F) The contribution by one spouse to the education, training, or increased earning power of the other spouse;
G) The extent to which the earning power, expenses, or financial obligations of a spouse will be affected by reason of serving as the custodian of a minor child;
H) The standard of living of the spouses established while married;
I) The relative education of the spouses and the time necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the spouse seeking alimony to find employment;
J) The debts of each spouse.
K) The property brought to the marriage by either spouse;
L) The contribution of a spouse as homemaker;
M) The relative needs of the spouses;
N) Any tax consequences;
O) Any other factor relating to the economic circumstances of the parties that the court finds to be just and proper.
P) The fact that income received by either party was previously considered by the court in determining the value of a marital or divisible asset in an equitable distribution of the parties’ marital or divisible property. (North Carolina Statutes – Chapter 50 – Sections: 50-16)

North Carolina Child Custody Factors

In North Carolina, the court shall consider all relevant factors including acts of domestic violence between the parties, the safety of the child, and the safety of either party from domestic violence by the other party and shall make findings accordingly. The goal of the court is to always protect the children an act in their best interests. The courts shall not favor one parent over the other on the basis of gender. (North Carolina Statutes – Chapter 50 – Sections: 50-13.2)

In North Carolina, as with all other states, the court will always be looking out for the best interests of the children. What you want or your spouse wants is not really relevant until the court says it is. Many parents go to custody hearings not realizing that they must portray themselves as the best custodial parent rather pleading to the court that they simply deserve the children. The court would much prefer the parents to decide who should have custody, but if they can’t, the court will do it for them.

North Carolina Child Support Factors

Both parents are primarily responsible for the support of a minor child and either parent may be ordered to pay child support. The factors to be considered are: (1) the needs of the child; (2) the earnings, estate, conditions, and accustomed standard of living of the child and the parents; (3) the childcare and homemaker contributions of each parent; and (4) any other relevant factors. There are official child support guidelines which are presumed to be correct, unless there is a showing that the amount of support would be unjust or inappropriate. Child support worksheets are also provided. Child support payments may be required to be paid through the clerk of the court. Income withholding may be used if child support payments become delinquent. Child support obligations may be required to be secured by a bond or mortgage. The court may require a parent to provide health insurance coverage for a child. [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].

North Carolina child support is typically calculated by using a Child Support Worksheet. The worksheet will generate an appropriate North Carolina child support obligation according to each spouse’s income and other relative numeric factors such as taxes paid and retirement contributions, etc.. Once this amount is determined it is essential to take a look at any appropriate North Carolina child support deviation factors that may be applicable to the situation.

North Carolina Grandparent’s Rights

Grandparent Rights to Visitation: Visitation may be granted as a part of any order determining custody of the child. Chapter 50, Section 50-13.2 (G.S.N.C. §50-13.2).

When Adoption Occurs: Visitation rights terminate unless the adoption is by a stepparent or a relative of the child where a substantial relationship exists between the grandparent and the child.

Child Custody Statutes: No statutory factors other than best interest of child. G.S.N.C. §50-13 et seq.

Parents May Choose: Yes

North Carolina Military Divorce Laws

A North Carolina military divorce creates several unique issues as compared to a typical civilian divorce, which is why specific state and federal laws and rules will apply.

Military Protection From North Carolina Divorce Proceedings

There are laws set up to protect active duty military members against being held in “default” from failing to respond to a divorce action. These laws were enacted to protect active military from being divorced without knowing it.

Under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act, 50 UCS section 521 and in the discretion of the local North Carolina court, the divorce proceeding may be postponed for the entire time the active service member is on duty and for up to 60 days thereafter (This is typically the case when the active member is serving in a war). Also, this right to have the divorce proceedings postponed can be waived by any active duty member should he or she wish to get the divorce.

Serving an Active Military Spouse

The active duty spouse must be personally served with a summons and a copy of the divorce action in order for a North Carolina court to have jurisdiction over the active military member. In an uncontested case, the active duty spouse may not have to be served as long as he or she signs and files a waiver affidavit acknowledging the divorce action.

Residency and Filing Requirements

The typical military divorce filing requirements are as follows:

a) You or your spouse must reside in North Carolina
b) You or your spouse must be stationed in North Carolina

Grounds for North Carolina Military Divorce

The grounds for a military divorce in North Carolina are the same as a civilian divorce.

Dividing the Property

Along with the normal North Carolina property division laws, the federal government has enacted the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) that governs how military retirement benefits are calculated and divided upon divorce. The USFSPA is the governing body that authorizes a direct payment of a portion of a military retirees pay to the former spouse.

The federal laws will not divide and distribute any of the military members retirement to the spouse unless they have been married 10 years or longer while the member has been active duty military.

Child Support and Spousal Support

In North Carolina, both child support and spousal support/alimony awards may not exceed 60% of a military member’s pay and allowances. The normal North Carolina child support guidelines, worksheets and schedules are used to determine the proper amount of child support to be paid.

North Carolina Child Support Guidelines

The North Carolina child support guidelines “at a glance” provides a quick reference to what applicable child support laws are considered and/or not considered when determining the appropriate North Carolina child support order.

North Carolina Child Support Guidelines

*Income Share Model *: YES
*Percent of Income Model *: NO
*Worksheets Available: YES
*Extraordinary Medical Expenses Add on: YES
*Childcare Add on: YES
*Secondary Education Support: NO
*UIFSA: YES

* The Income Shares Model: North Carolina child support is calculated by estimating the amount of support that would have been available to the child(ren) if the family had remained intact. This estimated amount is then divided proportionally to the parents according to each parent’s income. This is easily done by using the North Carolina child support worksheet and the estimated incomes are typically substantiated by past pay stubs or w-2s.

For example: If the father has a higher income than the mother, he would then be responsible for the greater portion of the child support obligation. Conversely, if the father has a lower income than the mother, he would then be responsible for the smaller portion of the child support obligation.

As a reminder, the child support obligation can manifest itself differently between a custodial and a noncustodial parent.

For example: It is not common for a custodial parent to be paying support to a non-custodial parent.

North Carolina Child Support Definitions

DEFINITIONS:

Monthly Gross income:

Gross income includes income from any source, except as excluded below, and includes but is not limited to income from salaries. wages, commissions, bonuses, dividends, severance pay, pensions, interest, trust income, annuities, capital gains, social security benefits, workers compensation benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, disability pay and insurance benefits, gifts, prizes and alimony or maintenance received from persons other than the parties to the instant action. While includable as income, non-recurring, one-time payments should be distinguished from ongoing income.

Specifically excluded are benefits received from means-tested public assistance programs, including but not limited to Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Food Stamps and General Assistance.

Payments received for the benefit of the child(ren) as a result of the disability of the obligor are not considered in determining the amount of the basic child support obligation. However, after determining the amount of obligor’s support obligation under the Guidelines, the Court should compare the obligor’s support obligation under the guidelines with the benefits received by the child(ren) due to the obligor’s disability, and determine whether an award of child support in addition to the child(ren) disability-related benefits is warranted.

Income from self-employment or operation of a business:

For income from self-employment, rent, royalties, proprietorship of a business, or joint ownership of a partnership or closely held corporation, gross income is defined as gross receipts minus ordinary and necessary expenses required for self-employment or business operation. Specifically excluded from ordinary and necessary expenses for purposes of these Guidelines are amounts allowable by the Internal Revenue Service for the accelerated component of depreciation expenses, Investment tax credits, or any other business expenses determined by the Court to be inappropriate for determining gross income for purposes of calculating child support In general, income and expenses from self-employment or operation of a business should be carefully reviewed to determine an appropriate level of gross income available to the parent to satisfy a child support obligation. In most cases, this amount will differ from a determination of business income for tax purposes.

Expense reimbursements or in-kind payments received by a parent in the course of employment, self-employment, or operation of a business should be counted as income if they are significant and reduce personal living expenses. Such payments might include a company car, free housing, or reimbursed meals.

Potential income:

If a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, child support may be calculated based on a determination of potential income, except that a determination of potential income should not be made for a parent who is physically or mentally incapacitated or is caring for a child who is under the age of three years and for whom the parents owe a joint legal responsibility.

Determination of potential income shall be made by determining employment potential and probable earnings level based on the parent’s recent work history, occupational qualifications and prevailing job opportunities and earning levels in the community. If the parent has no recent work history and/or vocational training, it is suggested that the Court determine potential income in an amount not less than the minimum hourly wage for a 40-hour work week. In each case, the Court should consider the prior circumstances of the parties in determining whether or not to impute income.

Pre-existing Child Support Obligations and Financial Responsibility for Other Child(ren):

The amount of child support payments actually made by a party under any pre-existing court order(s) or separation agreement(s) should be deducted from the party’s gross income. Actual payments of alimony should not be considered as a deduction from gross income but may be considered as a factor to vary from the final presumptive child support obligation.

The amount of a party’s financial responsibility (as determined below) for his or her natural or adopted child(ren) currently residing in the household who are not involved in this action should be deducted from gross income. Use of this deduction is appropriate at the time of the establishment of a child support order or in a proceeding to modify an existing order. However, in a proceeding to modify, it may not be the sole basis for a reduction.

The deduction for a party’s financial responsibility for other child(ren) is one-half of the basic child support obligation for the number of child(ren) who live with the party and for whom the party owes a duty of support (other than the child(ren) involved in the instant action). For purposes of this deduction, the basic child support obligation for the other child(ren) living with the party is based on the combined adjusted gross incomes of the party and the other responsible parent of such child(ren).

Work Related Child Care Costs:

Reasonable child care costs incurred due to employment or job search are added to the basic obligation as follows:

(1) When the gross monthly income of the party paying such costs falls below the level indicated below, 100% of child care costs are added.

I child – $1,100
2 children – $1,500
3 children – $1,700
4 children – $1,900
5 children – $2,100
6 children – $2,300

At these income levels, the party paying child care costs does not benefit from the tax credit for child care.

(2) When the income of the party exceeds the level indicated above, 75% of child care costs are included since the party would be entitled to the income tax credit for child care expenses.

Health Insurance Premiums:

The cost of health (medical, or medical and dental) insurance for the child(ren) due support is added to the basic child support obligation. The amount included in the child support calculation is the amount of the health insurance premium actually attributable to the child(ren) subject to the order. If this amount is not available or cannot be verified, the total cost of the premium is divided by the total number of persons covered by the policy and then multiplied by the number of child(ren) covered by the policy who are subject to the order.

If coverage is provided through an employer, only the employee’s portion of cost should be considered. Medical or dental expenses in excess of $100 per year and uncompensated by insurance should be divided between the parties in proportion to their respective incomes.

Extraordinary Expenses:

The Court may make adjustments for extraordinary expenses and order payments for such term and in such manner as the Court deems necessary. Extraordinary medical expenses are uninsured expenses in excess of $100 for a single illness or condition. Extraordinary medical expenses include, but are not limited to, such costs as are reasonably necessary for orthodontia, dental treatments, asthma treatments, physical therapy and any uninsured chronic health problem. At the discretion of the Court. professional counseling or psychiatric therapy for diagnosed mental disorders may also be considered as an extraordinary medical expense. Payments for such expenses shall be apportioned in the same manner as the basic child support obligation and ordered paid as the Court deems equitable.

Other extraordinary expenses are added to the basic child support obligation.

Other extraordinary expenses include:
(1) Any expenses for attending any special or private elementary or secondary schools to meet the particular educational needs of the child(ren); (2) Any expenses for transportation of the child(ren) between the homes of the parents.

North Carolina Divorce Definitions

This collection of definitions will help clarify some unique characteristics to the North Carolina Divorce laws, process and paperwork which is filed with the court.

Filing Party Title:
Plaintiff

The spouse who will initiate the Divorce by filing the required paperwork with the court.

Non-Filing Party Title:
Defendant

The spouse who does not initiate the Divorce with the court.

Court Name:
In the General Court of Justice, __________ Division, North Carolina, _________ County

The proper name of the court in which a Divorce is filed in the state of North Carolina. Each jurisdictional court typically has a domestic relations or a family law department or division.

The state run office devoted to enforcing existing child support orders and collecting any past due child support.

Document Introduction:
In Re the Marriage of:

The lead-in verbiage used in the legal caption or header of the documents filed with the court. The introduction typically prefaces both spouse’s names.

Initial Divorce Document:
Complaint for Divorce

The title and name of the legal document that will initiate the North Carolina Divorce process. The filing spouse is also required to provide the non-filing spouse a copy of this document.

Final Divorce Document:
Decree of Divorce

The title and name of the legal document that will finalize the North Carolina Divorce process. This document will be signed by the judge, master, or referee of the court to declare your marriage officially terminated.

Clerk’s Office Name:
District Clerk’s Office

The office of the clerk that will facilitate the Divorce process. This is the title you would address letters to or ask for when contacting the courthouse.

Legal Separation:

The grounds for legal separation (divorce from bed and board) are as follows: (1) abandonment; (2) adultery; (3) alcoholism and/or drug addiction; (4) cruel and inhuman treatment endangering the life of the spouse; (5) personal indignities rendering life burdensome and intolerable; and (6) turning a spouse out-of-doors. Either spouse must have been a resident of North Carolina for at least 6 months prior to filing for divorce from bed and board. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Sections 50-7 and 50-8].

Property Distribution:
Equitable Distribution

The applicable North Carolina law that will dictate how property and debt is to be divided upon Divorce.

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