Divorce Complaint

The divorce judgment will be signed at the hearing. The entire process usually takes 90 days. Immediate filing for divorce is not a requirement in North Carolina, and you may want to remain married while being separated due to beneficial reasons such as social security and health insurance.

Average Cost of Divorce in North Carolina The filing fee for divorce in North Carolina is currently $225 (with an additional $10.00 for filing a Resumption of Maiden Name). However, this fee can be waived for indigent filers, through a Petition to Proceed as an Indigent.

How long does a divorce take in NC? Once the divorce is served to your spouse, there is a 30 day waiting period before the divorce can be finalized. In general, it takes at least 45-90 days to get divorced.

In North Carolina, absolute divorce signifies nothing more than the termination of the marriage bond that was created by your wedding ceremony and marriage certificate. An absolute divorce in NC may be granted on one of two grounds: one year's separation pursuant and incurable insanity.

You and your spouse must be separated for a year before either of you can file for divorce. Either or both of you must have lived in North Carolina for at least six months before filing. After one party has been served with divorce papers, they have 30 days to file a response.

The cost of filing an Absolute Divorce action in North Carolina is $75. You also need to factor in the costs of serving the other party and filing the other necessary documents with the court, as well as the additional cost associated if you are seeking a name change.

Unfortunately, it is not available online. You must get this form from the Clerk of Superior Court Civil Division or from the N.C. Department of Vital Records to be able to file for an Absolute Divorce in the State of North Carolina. This form is for the judge to use to make his/her final ruling.