08/24/2026
MYTH vs. FACT: Does your spouse have to agree before you can get divorced in North Carolina?
❌ MYTH: Both spouses have to agree to the divorce.
✅ FACT: Generally, no. North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state.
Spouses generally must live separate and apart for at least one year and one day before filing for absolute divorce.
It’s also important to know that divorce itself does not automatically resolve issues such as child custody, child support, alimony, or property division.
Second Saturday is designed to help individuals better understand the emotional, financial, and legal sides of divorce before making major decisions.
Learn more about the North Carolina divorce process:
https://triangledivorcelawyers.com/services/nc-divorce-process/