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Uncontested Divorce in North Carolina

A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in North Carolina. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.

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Filing an Uncontested Divorce in North Carolina

Where you file

District Court

Residency requirement

One spouse must have lived in North Carolina for at least 6 months before filing.

Court filing fee

Approximately $225 court filing fee (passed through at cost).

Waiting period

Spouses must live separate and apart for 1 year before an absolute divorce can be filed.

Grounds

North Carolina grants an absolute divorce after a full year of continuous separation — the standard no-fault route.

Typical timeline

After the 1-year separation, an uncontested filing typically finalizes in 1–2 months.

Typical timeline: After the 1-year separation, an uncontested filing typically finalizes in 1–2 months.

Common North Carolina Divorce Forms

Complaint for Absolute Divorce
Civil Summons
Judgment of Absolute Divorce

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Frequently Asked Questions

SimpleDivorce prepares your North Carolina divorce forms, walks you and your spouse through signing, and can file with the court and serve your spouse. You never visit a courthouse unless the court requires a brief final hearing.

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