Military Residency Requirements

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Dear ladyjumper82:

Greetings. Yes, you can obtain a divorce in NC, since you have lived here within the state for at least six months prior to filing the action. Residency for tax purposes is something different when you are a military member. Best of luck…and keep your eyes to the sky!

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney at Law
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCDivorce.com
919-787-6668

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Hello,

My husband and I are both in the military. We’ve been stationed in NC for about two years, and have reached an amiable decision to divorce (uncontested). We are both residents of another state and do not want to give up our present state residency. Can we obtain a divorce in NC without changing our state residency?

Thanks,
Kim