Can't afford to live apart until divorced

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Dear sydjoe:

Greetings. No, you cannot claim to be separated and living in the saame house. Yes, if you cannot move out of the house, then selling it would be the best option to start the separation period. Thank you.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.787.6668 main phone
919.256.1665 direct fax

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Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
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Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Hi, this is my first visit. I have initiated divorce with my husband of 12 years. We just get by on our two incomes and can not afford to live in separate houses until we get divorced and sell this one. Can’t we agree in court that we have not lived as husband and wife after a year even though it was under the same roof? Or must we sell the house now?

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