Divorce Papers

One spouse must have been a resident of North Carolina for at least six months prior to filing for divorce. Divorce may be filed for in the county of residence of either spouse. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Section 50-8].

The only no-fault ground for divorce in North Carolina is: Living separate and apart without cohabitation for one year. [General Statutes of North Carolina; Chapter 50, Section 50-5.6].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NORTH CAROLINA

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE,_ DIVISION, NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
3. Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE
6. Use the word "County" here.

Free North Carolina Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

• Civil Summons
• Directions for Filling out the Civil Summons
• Complaint with Children
• Directions for Filling out the Complaint
• Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet
• Filing Procedure
• Judgment Document
• Judgment
• Directions for Filling out the Judgment Document
• Directions for Filling out the Judgment
• Verification Document
• Verification
• Directions for Filling out the Verification Document
• Directions for Filling out the Verification
• Complaint with No Children
• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

North Carolina Divorce Instructions

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

Forms & Documents

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

North Carolina Divorce Court Forms

• Documents for the Court

Your Divorce Forms

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

North Carolina Divorce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

North Carolina Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend

• Affidavit by a third party

Divorce Form for Your Spouse

• Answer and Affidavit in response