Q: I was married in new York but reside in NC she's in living in New York now over 30 day can I go by n.y. laws on divorce
A: Where you were married is irrelevant. Where you or your spouse reside and for how long determines where you are eligible to file for divorce. In NC either you OR your spouse must have resided in NC for at least 6 months AND you must have been physically separated (not living together) for one year in order to be eligible to file. I'm not sure what NY requirements are. If you only need a divorce and expect it to be uncontested, it will be far less expensive to file in NC if you are eligible to do so. Typically a standard uncontested divorce can be done in 45 to 60 days for a total flat rate fee of $395. Just visit www.easyncdivorce.com
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