Separation Process

Dear Have Faith,

If you are filing for a divorce, the only thing you need to do is provide the actual date of separation in the paperwork. You’d only need proof of that date if your spouse disagreed with the date of separation and it was less than 1 year at the time of filing.

Good luck,

Shonnese D. Stanback
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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NCdivorce.com
email: sstanback@rosen.com

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What proof needs to be provided to prove that the 1 year separation occurred? Is this information provided in the Separation agreement or is it something that is provided when the divorce papers are filed?