A separation agreement survives a divorce judgment. In NC, divorce is a separate issue from child support, property issues, alimony, and custody. It sounds as if you have settled all of the issues except divorce, and if that’s the case, I see no reason that you would have to come to NC, unless you planned to contest the divorce (if that’s the case, I would strongly suggest hiring an attorney, or at least consulting with one). Make sure, though, that your property division and alimony issues were addressed in the separation agreement, as those claims are lost if not filed before the divorce judgment is granted. If your husband has filed a divorce complaint, you should receive a copy of the summons and complaint soon.
David L. McGuire
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCdivorce.com
(919)787-6668
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