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- What steps are involved in obtaining a divorce?
- At what point during the process can a spouse remarry?
- What is “Notice of Service of Process by Publication”?
- If attempts to serve my spouse by certified mail and/or by sheriff does not work for an absolute divorce, what is my next step?
- Can a couple become legally married by living together as man and wife under North Carolina laws (common law marriage)?
Raleigh divorce lawyer Scott Allen discusses absolute divorce
ArticlesMore...
- Directions – Civil Action Cover Sheet
- Absolute divorce – the basics
- Absolute divorce – the details
- When Are We Legally Separated?
- When is Annulment an Option?
- Should I Get a Lawyer?
- Separation Agreement Anxiety
- How to Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer
- Wake County Do It Yourself Divorce Instructions
- Navigating Basic Court Procedure in North Carolina
FormsMore...
- Wake County Domestic Court Rules
- Complaint – No Children – Directions
- Complaint- No Children
- Sample Separation Agreement
- Complaint – No Children – Example
- Complaint- with Children- Directions
- Complaint – With Children
- Complaint- Children- Example
- NC Do-it-Yourself Divorce: Civil Summons Directions
- Civil Summons
VideosMore...
- Dividing Your Property – the House and Everything
- The Alimony Secrets Video Seminar
- Everything You Need to Know about Child Custody
- Do I have to go to court?
- Child Support Video – When Money is on the Line
- What documents will I have when this is over?
- North Carolina Divorce Site Overview
- How to spend less on your divorce
- What Everybody Ought to Know About Divorce
- Absolute Divorce Mysteries Revealed
PodcastsMore...
- Who Can Claim The Children On The Taxes?
- Should You Respond To A Divorce Complaint?
- Forcing Your Ex To Pay The Marital Debt
- Does A Prenup Matter After 20 Years?
- Should You Ever Drop An Ex Parte Order?
- Alienation of Affections Across State Lines
- What If You Can’t Afford Alimony?
- Alienation Of Affections Without Having Sex?
- What To Do When Your Spouse Is Violent
- Top 5 Christmas Divorce Tips
StatutesMore...
- §50-5.1. Grounds for absolute divorce in cases of incurable insanity
- §50-6. Divorce after separation of one year on application of either party
- §50-7. Grounds for divorce from bed and board
- §50-8. Contents of complaint; verification; venue and service in action by nonresident; certain divorces validated
- §50-9. Effect of answer of summons by defendant
- § 50-10. Material facts found by judge or jury in divorce or annulment proceedings; when notice of trial not required; procedure same as ordinary civil actions
- §50-11. Effects of absolute divorce
- §50-12. Resumption of maiden or premarriage surname
