My one year of separation is up and we are ready to file for divorce. We have a separation agreement in place and don’t need anything. We lived in Harnett County the whole marriage and now live in Cumberland. I know the process and the people at the Harnett courthouse and it is much easier. Can I file in Harnett?
Thank you,
Chris
You can file for absolute divorce in any county that either party resides. If you both live in Cumberland County now, you could still file in Harnett County but there is a risk that your spouse would object to the filing due to the improper venue.
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