What is a spouse entitled to in a divorce in NC?
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What is a spouse entitled to in a divorce in NC?
North Carolina courts often award alimony, also called spousal support or spousal maintenance, to help the dependent spouse maintain his or her lifestyle following a divorce. The payment may be temporary, and determined to be paid in one lump sum or periodically over a set term of months or years.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in NC?
The fee for filing a case for divorce is currently $225.00. If you are including a claim for Resumption of Maiden Name, there may be an additional $10.00 fee. These fees are subject to change. If you cannot afford the filing fee, also take the Petition to Proceed as an Indigent and ask to speak with a Clerk.
How soon can you get married after a divorce in North Carolina?
Here in North Carolina, once a party is granted an absolute divorce and the marriage bonds are completely severed, then one does not have to wait to get remarried in the state. However, it is suggested that parties do not remarry for at least thirty days so that the period for appeal of the judgment has run its course.