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North Carolina No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage for Persons with No Children with or without Property and Debts

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Family Law - Divorce - No Children

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North Carolina

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NC-008-D

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About this form package

The North Carolina No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package is designed for couples without children who have come to an agreement on all terms of their divorce. This package simplifies the dissolution of marriage process, allowing individuals to file for divorce based on a one-year separation. It includes various essential forms, instructions, and a checklist to ensure a smooth and efficient legal process without the need for court disputes.

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Legal requirements by state

This package is tailored for residents of North Carolina. It complies with local laws governing no-fault divorces, including the requirement of a one-year separation period and residency conditions for filing. The forms and instructions reflect North Carolina's legal terminology and proceedings to ensure proper adoption in this jurisdiction.

When to use this document

This package is ideal when you and your spouse meet the following conditions:

You have lived separately for at least one year.
There are no children from the marriage.
You both agree on all terms regarding property and debts.
At least one spouse resided in North Carolina for six months before filing.

Who can use this document

Couples seeking a no-fault divorce without children.
Individuals with or without property and debts to settle.
Those wishing to avoid contentious court proceedings.

How to prepare this document

Gather all required information and documents related to the divorce.
Complete the Domestic Civil Cover Sheet, Complaint for Absolute Divorce, and Civil Summons.
File the forms with the Clerk of Court in your county.
Ensure both parties sign the Acceptance of Service and Waiver of Responsive Pleading.
Complete the Separation and Property Settlement Agreement and file the Motion for Summary Judgment.
Attend the hearing and present all required documents to finalize the divorce.

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Some forms in this package require notarization to be legally valid. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call, available 24/7.

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Mistakes to watch out for

Failing to complete and file all necessary forms.
Not providing copies of filed documents to the other spouse.
Ignoring the thirty-day waiting period before the final judgment.
Omitting required signatures or notarization.

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Convenience of downloading forms at any time.
Access to detailed instructions and checklists.
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Reliability of forms that comply with North Carolina law.

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FAQ

A contested divorce can cause the divorce to enter into litigation because spouses will need to have decisions made for them by a judge. Since they are not able to decide on marital issues for their family, a judge will have to do so in court.

In an uncontested divorce, couples can reach an agreement on the financial terms and division of assets before the case goes to court.Judges and lawyers prefer to settle out of court wherever possible, and so should you if you can help it.

You need to have your written agreement notarized. Make sure, when you sign the agreement, that you understand everything you are agreeing to. This type of agreement is often called a marital settlement agreement or MSA.

#1. Start with the Basics. #2. Include the Details. #3. Confirm Your Agreement. #4. Identify and Divide Assets and Debts. #5. Create a Parenting Plan for Custody and Visitation. #6. Agree on Child Support and Spousal Support (Alimony) #7. Polishing Your Agreement. Conclusion.

Separation is truly one of the most difficult times for anyone to go through. At any time after the separation of the parties, either may file an action through the court for property division, custody, child support, and alimony; but a separation must take place.

Make sure you have all of the basic information and divorce forms you need according to the divorce laws in your state. Make sure you have all of the personal information you need. Include a statement that you and the other party are in agreement with the contents of the document.

Is it Uncontested? It is tempting to seek an uncontested divorce. Who is going to be the client? Choose an attorney. Prepare to meet the attorney. Do your homework. Follow up with the attorney. Read the settlement / ask questions. Get on with your life.

Can uncontested divorces be reversed? Divorces cannot generally be reversed after that the judge has already signed off and finalized everything.If it was an uncontested divorce, it will be easier for the parties to come together and agree on what needs to be changed.

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North Carolina No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage for Persons with No Children with or without Property and Debts

Divorce - State Law Summary - North Carolina

Notes: This law summary is not intended to be an all-inclusive summary of the laws of divorce in North Carolina, but does include basic and other procedures.

Grounds

A divorce may be granted in North Carolina based upon the incurable insanity or mental illness of one of the spouses, or upon the parties living separate and apart for a period of one year without cohabitation. 50-5.1, 50-6

Residency requirements

At least one of the parties to the action for divorce must have resided in the State of North Carolina for at least six months immediately prior to the institution of the action for divorce. 50-5.1, 50-6

Venue

An action for divorce may be filed in the county where either party resides. 50-3

Name of court and title of action/parties

A Complaint for divorce is filed in either the Superior or District Court. The title of the action initiating the divorce proceeding is the Complaint for Divorce, while the title of the action granting the divorce is the Decree of Divorce. The party filing the action for divorce is the Plaintiff, while the other party to the action is referred to as the Defendant.

Simplified divorce procedure

If the parties are seeking a divorce based upon the parties having lived separate and apart without cohabitation for a period of at least one year, and the parties have agreed to all terms of the divorce, leaving no issues to be decided by the court, the court may grant the divorce, finding all requisite facts from nontestimonial evidence presented by affidavit, verified motion or other verified pleading. It shall not be necessary to allege in the complaint that the grounds for divorce have existed for at least six months prior to the filing of the complaint.

A party seeking to obtain a divorce under this provision may, at any time after the expiration of 30 days from the commencement of the action or after service of a motion for summary judgment by the adverse party, move with or without supporting affidavits for a summary judgment in his favor upon all or any part thereof. The motion shall be served at least 10 days before the time fixed for the hearing. The adverse party may serve opposing affidavits at least two days before the hearing. If the opposing affidavit is not served on the other parties at least two days before the hearing on the motion, the court may continue the matter for a reasonable period to allow the responding party to prepare a response, proceed with the matter without considering the untimely served affidavit, or take such other action as the ends of justice require. For the purpose of this two-day requirement only, service shall mean personal delivery, facsimile transmission, or other means such that the party actually receives the affidavit within the required time. The judgment sought shall be rendered forthwith if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that any party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.

Supporting and opposing affidavits shall be made on personal knowledge, shall set forth such facts as would be admissible in evidence, and shall show affirmatively that the affiant is competent to testify to the matters stated therein. Sworn or certified copies of all papers or parts thereof referred to in an affidavit shall be attached thereto or served therewith. The court may permit affidavits to be supplemented or opposed by depositions, answers to interrogatories, or further affidavits. When a motion for summary judgment is made and supported as provided in this rule, an adverse party may not rest upon the mere allegations or denials of his pleading, but his response, by affidavits or as otherwise provided in this rule, must set forth specific facts showing that there is a genuine issue for trial. If he does not so respond, summary judgment, if appropriate, shall be entered against him. 50-10, G.S..1A-1, Rule 56

Legal separation

The court may grant a judgement of separation from bed and board (legal separation) on the following grounds:
1. Abandonment of spouse or family;
2. Maliciously turning the other spouse out of doors;
3. Cruel or barbarous treatment endangering the life of the other;
4. Personal indignities rendering condition of other spouse intolerable and life burdensome;
5. Excessive abuse of alcohol or drugs;
6. Adultery. 50-7

Alimony

Either party may be awarded alimony upon a finding that the party seeking alimony is dependant upon the other party for support and such an award would be equitable. Fault of the parties as it pertains to adultery during the marriage is considered when awarding alimony. Other factors the court will consider in determining the amount and duration of an award of alimony include:

1. Marital misconduct;
2. Relative earnings and earning capacities of the parties;
3. The ages, physical, mental and emotional health of the parties;
4. The amount and sources of income of both spouses;
5. The duration of the marriage;
6. The contribution of one spouse to the education, training or increased earning power of the other spouse;
7. The extent that serving as a child's custodian will affect a party's earning power, etc.;
8. The standard of living established during the marriage;
9. The relative education of the parties and the time necessary for a party to acquire sufficient education or training to meet his or her reasonable needs;
10. The relative assets and liabilities of the parties;
11. Any other relevant factor. 50-16.3A

Property division

The court shall divide the marital property equally between the parties unless the court determines that such a division is not equitable. Factors the court will consider in dividing the marital property between the parties include:

1.The income, property, and liabilities of the parties;
2. Any obligation for support from a previous marriage;
3.The duration of the marriage and the age, physical and mental health of the parties;
4.The needs of the custodial parent;
5.The expectation of pension, retirement or other deferred compensation rights that are not marital property;
6. The contribution to the decation or earning potential of the other spouse;
7. Any other factor the court deems just and proper.

Mediation

Whenever the court determines that custody is a contested issue in a divorce proceeding, the court shall order the parties to participate in a mediation program if one is available to the parties.

The purpose of mediation is to:

1. Reduce acrimony that exists between the parties;
2. The development of custody and visitation agreements that are in the child's best interests;
3. To provide the parties with informed choices and to give the parties the responsibility for making decisions about custody and visitation;
4. To provide structured, confidential, non-adversarial setting to facilitate the resolution of disputes;
5. To reduce the relitigation of custody and visitation disputes. 50-13.1

Child custody

Custody will be determined according to the best interests of the child. There is no presumption that one parent is better suited to promote the best interests of the child. Factors the court will consider in determining the child's best interests include:

1. Acts of domestic violence between the parties;
2. The safety of the child;
3. The safety of either parent from acts of domestic violence of the other parent.

An order of child custody may also contain provisions for visitation rights for any grandparent of the child. 50-13.2

Child support

Either parent may be ordered to pay child support in such amounts reasonable for the health, education, and maintenance of the child, after consideration is given to the estates, earnings, conditions, accustomed standard of living of child and parents, child care and other related issues.

North Carolina has enacted guidelines which establish the amount of support presumed to be correct. The court may deviate from the guidelines however, upon a finding that the application of the guidelines would be unjust or inappropriate under the particular facts of the case. If the court does deviate from the guidelines, it shall state its reasons for doing so in its order.

The court shall also order a party to provide health insurance for the child if such insurance is reasonably available. 50-13.4, 50-13.11

Name change

Either party may petition the court to permit that party to resume the use of a former or maiden name. 50-12

North Carolina No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage for Persons with No Children with or without Property and Debts

Divorce - State Law Summary - North Carolina

Notes: This law summary is not intended to be an all-inclusive summary of the laws of divorce in North Carolina, but does include basic and other procedures.

Grounds

Residency requirements

Venue

An action for divorce may be filed in the county where either party resides. 50-3

Name of court and title of action/parties

Simplified divorce procedure

Legal separation

Alimony

Property division

Mediation

Whenever the court determines that custody is a contested issue in a divorce proceeding, the court shall order the parties to participate in a mediation program if one is available to the parties.

The purpose of mediation is to:

Child custody

1. Acts of domestic violence between the parties;
2. The safety of the child;
3. The safety of either parent from acts of domestic violence of the other parent.

An order of child custody may also contain provisions for visitation rights for any grandparent of the child. 50-13.2

Child support

The court shall also order a party to provide health insurance for the child if such insurance is reasonably available. 50-13.4, 50-13.11

Name change

Either party may petition the court to permit that party to resume the use of a former or maiden name. 50-12

North Carolina No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage for Persons with No Children with or without Property and Debts

About this form package

Forms provided in this package

Legal requirements by state

When to use this document

Who can use this document

How to prepare this document

Do documents in this package require notarization?

Related forms

Mistakes to watch out for

Why complete this package online

Viewed forms

Form popularity

FAQ

What happens if an uncontested divorce becomes contested?

Does an uncontested divorce go before a judge?

Does a marital settlement agreement need to be notarized?

How do I write a divorce settlement agreement?

Can I file my own separation agreement in NC?

How do I file an uncontested divorce agreement?

How do I prepare for an uncontested divorce?

Can an uncontested divorce be reversed?

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North Carolina No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage for Persons with No Children with or without Property and Debts

About this form package

Forms provided in this package

Legal requirements by state

When to use this document

Who can use this document

How to prepare this document

Do documents in this package require notarization?

Related forms

Related legal definitions

Mistakes to watch out for

Why complete this package online

Viewed forms

Form popularity

FAQ

What happens if an uncontested divorce becomes contested?

Does an uncontested divorce go before a judge?

Does a marital settlement agreement need to be notarized?

How do I write a divorce settlement agreement?

Can I file my own separation agreement in NC?

How do I file an uncontested divorce agreement?

How do I prepare for an uncontested divorce?

Can an uncontested divorce be reversed?

Explore more forms

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