# Separation **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [February 24, 2006, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/separation/3019 "2006-02-24T05:56:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FATHERDORIGHT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a8b319/32.png) [@FATHERDORIGHT](https://forum.rosen.com/u/FATHERDORIGHT)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2006, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/separation/3019/1 "2006-02-24T05:56:23Z")
Nope, as long as you been seperated a year, living at different address. ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2006, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/separation/3019/2 "2006-02-28T16:56:54Z")
Dear littleb: Greetings. If you want to deal with property division or alimony, then you need to have a separation agreement or file a complaint for equitable distribution or alimony. If you only want a divorce - go ahead and file for one. 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 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![littleb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/aca169/32.png) [@littleb](https://forum.rosen.com/u/littleb)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/separation/3019/3 "2006-03-08T12:03:37Z")
Thanks for the response. There’s not property, alimony, or child support. Just a plain divorce. > quote: > * * * > [i]Originally posted by JanetFritts[/i] [br]Dear littleb: > > Greetings. If you want to deal with property division or alimony, then you need to have a separation agreement or file a complaint for equitable distribution or alimony. If you only want a divorce - go ahead and file for one. 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 > > 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 > Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 > 704.644.2831 main voice > 704.307.4595 main fax > > 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 > Chapel Hill, NC 27514 > 919.321.0780 main phone > 919.787.6668 main fax > > > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. > > The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. > > * * * littleb ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2006, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/separation/3019/4 "2006-03-27T04:21:08Z")
Hey littleb: Then it sounds like you will be fine with filing for divorce after the year of separation. 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 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![littleb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/aca169/32.png) [@littleb](https://forum.rosen.com/u/littleb)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/separation/3019/5 "2006-02-23T15:09:24Z")
Do you have to file a legal separation agreement? I’ve separated for a year now but we didn’t do a separation agreement. We’ve both are living as if we were never married. We are ready to bring closure to this marriage so do we have to file a separation agreement and wait another year or can we do it now? littleb