# Sleeping Arrangements **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [August 4, 2005, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/sleeping-arrangements/2343 "2005-08-04T13:56:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lisa\_Angel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@Lisa\_Angel](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Lisa_Angel)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2005, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/sleeping-arrangements/2343/1 "2005-08-04T13:56:36Z")
The statute says the following about the year separation period for divorce: "Isolated incidents of sexual intercourse between the parties shall not toll the statutory period required for divorce predicated on separation of one year. " NCGS 50-6 Lisa M. Angel Board Certified Family Law Specialist The Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 781-1741 direct voice (919) 256-1660 direct fax (919) 787-6668 main voice (919) 787-6361 main fax [NCdivorce.com](http://www.NCdivorce.com) email: [angel@rosen.com](mailto:angel@rosen.com) 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:** ![Lynnm1955](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Lynnm1955](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Lynnm1955)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2005, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/sleeping-arrangements/2343/2 "2005-08-03T05:42:51Z")
After two years of separation, if a not yet divorced couple “sleeps together”, does the year waiting period have to begin again?