Correct. Divorce, child support, child custody, and equitable distribution are all separate issues unless you have combined all except divorce within an agreement. Divorce is still separate and none of the rest of these have to be decided for divorce to be granted. File for absolute divorce and once the ex is served, has 30 days to sign or not. Even if the ex doesn’t sign, the divorce will still be granted usually 30-45 days after filing. There’s really nothing that will “hold up” a divorce in NC.
Dear conway,
The divorce can be granted even if their are other issues pending, as long as your date of separation is not in dispute. Please make sure you have properly preserved your claims for Equitable Distribution and Alimony (if applicable) before your divorce is finalized.
Helena M. Nevicosi
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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According to NC I can file for a no fault divorce after a year and (1) day of living seperated. Normally a divorce is granted within 60 days. If there are other issues that are pending such as equitible distribution of estate will this stop the divorce from being granted at the end of 60 days? Or will the courts view “the divorce” seperate for any other issues?