# Seperation term and lying **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [March 15, 2006, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/seperation-term-and-lying/3104 "2006-03-15T14:00:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jnewman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbce88/32.png) [@jnewman](https://forum.rosen.com/u/jnewman)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2006, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/seperation-term-and-lying/3104/1 "2006-03-15T14:00:58Z")
He is correct you do not have to show proof. Of course you both become felons for lying under oath but thats up to you. Your an adult and if you want to do 3-5 years in prison go ahead. jnewman ---
**Author:** ![paint1toe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e19adc/32.png) [@paint1toe](https://forum.rosen.com/u/paint1toe)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2006, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/seperation-term-and-lying/3104/2 "2006-03-15T19:28:35Z")
Well, I have never been good at lying. However my husband could get an A+ in that subject. At least I know what that would make me if I played along. Which I won’t do. I need to do this right. ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2006, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/seperation-term-and-lying/3104/3 "2006-04-08T20:37:31Z")
Dear paint1toe: Greetings. He is correct, however remember that you need to tell the truth as perjury (lying to the court) is a crime in NC. 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:** ![paint1toe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e19adc/32.png) [@paint1toe](https://forum.rosen.com/u/paint1toe)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2006, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/seperation-term-and-lying/3104/4 "2006-03-15T13:35:14Z")
My husband says that in NC it is not required to show proof of seperate residences for a year. That if we both sign a paper saying we lived seperate for a year that would be enough. As long as one of us didn’t dispute it no one would question it or require physical proof. Is this true? Or is he just feeding me a line?