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.
Start Your DivorceFiling 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
SimpleDivorce prepares the exact forms your North Carolina court requires — you never track them down yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
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