Dear Have Faith,
As long as one of you has lived in North Carolina for a least 6 months prior to the filing of the divorce, you will be fine. If you execute a separation agreement, and move, then file less than 6 months after moving out of NC, you should check with an attorney in your new state of residence to find out what the residency requirements are for that state. It is likely that you would have to file for divorce in NC if you haven’t lived in your new state of residency for at least 6 months.
Good luck,
Shonnese D. Stanback
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.256.1534 direct voice
919.256.1667 direct fax
919.787.6668 main voice
919.787.6361 main fax
NCdivorce.com
email: sstanback@rosen.com
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