What is nc law on abandonment

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Dear happyday:

Greetings. Yes, if you leave your home without a signed separation agreement it is abandonment, which is one marital fault listed under alimony. You should see an attorney now, before leaving, and determine if you need a separation agreement or non-abandonment agreement first. Best of luck.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RosenDivorce.com
919-787-6668

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I am willing to be the party that physically leaves our home to begin separation. We do not have a separation agreement or have even begun the process. Someone told me that if I leave our home before we have a separation agreement, then that is considered abandonment and could come with severe consequences. Is this true?

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