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.
Filing an Uncontested Divorce in North Carolina
The facts that shape a North Carolina divorce — confirmed with you during intake.
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
$225 — varies by county, 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.
Serving your spouse
Service via Sheriff's service (~$30), or Certified mail with return receipt.
Fee waiver
Request a fee waiver using the Petition to Proceed as an Indigent if you can't afford the fee.
Common North Carolina Divorce Forms
SimpleDivorce prepares the exact forms your North Carolina court requires — you never track them down yourself.
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