My friend left his wife in SC and moved to NC 8 months ago. Did separation start when he left or do they need a legal agreement?

The separation occurred at the time he left his wife. She could sue for alimony, but it is not clear from your question whether he supported her...

My boyfriend has applied for a divorce how long will the process take as he and his wife have been separated for nearly 2 years?

It sounds as if you will need to have her served by publication in the newspaper. This generally takes about 40 days. Once service is accomplished,...

I am in Youngsville,NC. I want to know how long it takes to file for a divorce. Our year is up. Separation papers are done.

Once service of process has been obtained on your spouse, you can make application to the court after 30 days, and the divorce can be granted at...

Do you have to file for separation before you can file for divorce

You do not need to file for separation to obtain an absolute divorce in North Carolina. However, you must be living separate and apart for more...

Can my ex husband gain custody of my child?

The district court judge will generally allow the child to state a preference as to where he or she wants to live. However, that is not always the...

Once a judgment for absolute divorce is entered by the court, a party is granted an absolute divorce. The marriage bonds are immediately severed,...

Does North Carolina have common law marriage, if so if together but not sleeping together for 5 of 7 yrs

North Carolina does not have a common law marriage law. However, North Carolina does recognize common law marriages that occur in other states,...

In N. Carolina, if one person is in medical school during the time of marriage, does the spouse have rights to the degree?

The simple answer is no. The degree belongs to the spouse who earned the degree. However, the spouse who assists in helping educate the other...

Is a marriage legal in North Carolina if both parties put the incorrect number of times they were married on the certificate?

Yes, the marriage is legal. However, there may be a question raised as to whether a party has been deceived by fraud, and therefore be eligible to...

30 year old father of a 2 year old dies in car accident. Had no will but did have life ins with 2 yr old as beneficary.

It is not clear from the information whether there is a wrongful death claim, or just an insurance question. If a person is killed by the...