You can absolutely do a pro se divorce and you don't need any lawyers if you're both reasonable and amicable people. Put whatever you like in writing if you want, but there's no requirement in NC to file any separation or custody agreements.
The absolute fastest way is with a 50--10(e) divorce by clerk (if your county's courthouse does them) combined with your spouse signing a couple waivers that reduce the 30-day window they would otherwise have to file counterclaims.
Single is your legal marital status irrespective of how you view the relationship.
Classification of legal marital status 1 - Married (and not separated) ... 2 - Widowed (including living common law) ... 3 - Separated (including living common law) ... 4 - Divorced (including living common law) ... 5 - Single (including living common law)
1. That I am Bachelor/Widower/Married (______________________). 2. That I am married and have only one wife/husband living/that I am marred to a person who has other wife living.
What's your marital status? Single, never married or civil partnered. Married, including separated. Civil partnered, including separated. Divorced, including legally dissolved civil partners. Widowed, including surviving civil partners.
“Marital status” section: specify the current marital status, as follows: If never married: specify “Have not registered marriage with anyone.” If currently married: specify “Currently married to Mr./Mrs.… (Certificate of marriage No…, issued by… on date…
The marriage license must be issued before the wedding. North Carolina has no required waiting period between the issuance of the marriage license and the wedding.
Applicants over 18 years of age must present a government issued, valid picture ID, driver's license, passport, military ID or birth certificate. Both parties will need to be present when applying for the marriage license if physically possible.
Marriage Licenses If your wedding will be in North Carolina, you can get a marriage license from the Register of Deeds in any county in the state. In general, both partners must visit the Register of Deeds office, though some counties allow online applications to be submitted before visiting the office to save time.