You can obtain an uncontested divorce in North Carolina if
you have been separated from your spouse for one (1) full year.
The divorce is "uncontested" if there is no dispute by your spouse over the date
of separation and there are no other issues between you and your
spouse, such as child support or property division. Even if there are such
issues, you can still get your divorce and reserve the other disputes for later
settlement. You or your spouse must be a resident of the state of North
Carolina for at least six (6) months before the divorce papers
are filed.
If the divorce is uncontested, we can get it for you
without you having to go to court! All you have to do is send us the
information requested below and pay the fees and expenses. We will then prepare
the papers, send them to you for signing, go to court for your divorce, and
mail your final divorce order to you. It takes 45 to 60 days from the return
of the original papers to us to complete your divorce. It's that easy.
About Expenses: You must pay court costs
of $135.00, plus the cost of delivering the papers to your spouse. There
are three (3) ways to do so: (1) by having the sheriff deliver the
papers (the sheriff's fee is $15.00); by certified mail (
the certified mail cost is $4.65); or by having your spouse
personally sign for the papers (no cost). Attorney's Fees $350.00.
Legal: 1. You or your spouse must
have resided in North Carolina for at least six (6) months before filing for
divorce. 2. We will file your divorce in New Hanover
County, NC, and our
representation of you is limited to New Hanover County, NC. If your spouse decides
to contest the divorce, and if neither you nor your spouse live in New Hanover
County, your spouse may request the court to move the case to a county where the
spouse lives. In that case, unless it is near New Hanover County, we will withdraw
from your case and consent to the transfer to the other county. You will then
need to employ counsel in that county. 3. By submitting your
information, you represent to us that you believe your divorce will not be
contested by your spouse. If it is contested or disputed, our representation
will terminate, we may choose to withdraw from representing you, and you will
then need to employ counsel to represent you. 4. The entry of a
divorce order will terminate any rights you may have have to ask for
post-separation support, alimony, or a division of property. Our
representation of you is only for an uncontested divorce. Do not ask us to
file for divorce for you if you wish to make claims for any other rights.
Contact:
Erin West at
910-762-9711 or
erinw@cmpc-law.com
for more information.
