Q: My husband and I are seeking a divorce in NC. The problem is that he cannot live on his own, and I am is payee.
We are very amicable with one another, but feel it is best not to be married. We have not slept in the same bed for well over a year. There is no where that he or I can go (to officially separate). We are both on disability, and on a fixed income. What are my options?
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A: Likely none. You must be physically separated (not living in the same residence) for one year to legally get divorced in NC. Some people lie about the separation period but if you get caught it is a potential felony perjury charge. You could go to another jurisdiction like Guam but even that would take around 6 to 8 weeks and cost around 6 to 8 grand. I wish I had better news for you.
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