# Seperation **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [January 13, 2009, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/seperation/6995 "2009-01-13T11:15:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![comingclean2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b4bc9f/32.png) [@comingclean2](https://forum.rosen.com/u/comingclean2)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/seperation/6995/1 "2009-01-13T11:15:55Z")
NO. Separation means living apart in a different address. You don’t file a separation in NC. You may have an separation agreement written up between you addressing issues of property, bills, support, and custody, but there is not such thing as a ‘legal separation’ that is filed with the courts. ---
**Author:** ![Erin\_Clarey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9de0a6/32.png) [@Erin\_Clarey](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Erin_Clarey)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/seperation/6995/2 "2009-01-13T11:49:09Z")
There is nothing to file in North Carolina for separation, as there is no ---
**Author:** ![unclady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b3f665/32.png) [@unclady](https://forum.rosen.com/u/unclady)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/seperation/6995/3 "2009-01-14T13:51:34Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Erin\_Clarey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9de0a6/32.png) [@Erin\_Clarey](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Erin_Clarey)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/seperation/6995/4 "2009-01-14T20:56:04Z")
You are welcome. Best of luck! Erin E. Clarey Attorney with Rosen Law Firm Raleigh Office 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 943.0044 Sutton Station 5826 Fayetteville Rd. Suite 205 Durham, NC 27713 Phone: (919) 321-0780 > **[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 only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![unclady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b3f665/32.png) [@unclady](https://forum.rosen.com/u/unclady)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/seperation/6995/5 "2009-01-13T07:53:59Z")
Hello, I’d like to file for separation but I don’t have family in the area ( a place to go). Is it possible to file a separation agreement and still live in the same house as my spouse? Thank you.