Can you live in the same house and be legally separated in NC?
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Can you live in the same house and be legally separated in NC?
A married couple cannot live in the same house if they want to be legally separated. North Carolina law refers to separation, but not to legal separation. When a person says that they want a legal separation, it is important to determine what the goal or need is, if any, beyond merely separating physically.
How much does it cost to file for separation 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.
Can you do a separation agreement without a lawyer?
Just because it is not required does not mean you should not have one. Each spouse must enter the legal separation agreement voluntarily without duress. Both spouses sign a written agreement in the presence of a witness.
