Divorce Litigation
McKnight Law helps people just like you negotiate separation agreements and file for absolute divorce.
Divorces in Wake County
Due to the complexities of the law, hiring a Wake County divorce lawyer is important. Your attorney can ensure that you meet all the legal requirements for a divorce. In addition, your lawyer can help settle child custody, child support, alimony, and more.
Requirements for Divorce in North Carolina
- Have been separated for one year and one day
- Currently live in North Carolina
- Lived in North Carolina for the previous six months or longer
Separation Requirements For Filing For Divorce
The separation must be uninterrupted. If you briefly move back to the home and then out again, that may well restart the one-year clock… If you “hold yourself out” as a married couple, that may also restart the clock.
This can be quite confusing, so consult with a Wake County divorce lawyer before moving forward. Your attorney can advise you of the legal requirements so you can get a divorce.
Divorce From Bed And Board
A divorce from bed and board is not an absolute divorce. Instead, it is a judicially imposed separation. Like any separation, you can litigate or negotiate the issues of child custody, alimony, and more during the separation before getting an absolute divorce.
Obtaining a divorce from bed and board can impact child custody, alimony, and child support. Speak to your Wake County divorce lawyer to determine if a divorce from bed and board is the right legal strategy for you.
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Why Choose McKnight Law
- Purposeful Consultation – Discuss all your needs and ask us all your questions during your consultation to find out all the ways we can assist you. If you would like to move forward, we can begin building your case quickly.
- Five-Star Reviews – McKnight Law has a five-star rating on Google and numerous accolades on other websites.
- Covers All Areas of Family Law – Our Wake County family law attorneys represent clients in separations, divorces, custody cases, alimony, child support, and more.
- Committed to Clients – McKnight Law is dedicated to all the clients we serve. We find solutions to complex problems and work quickly to help our clients move forward with their cases.
- Compassionate Services – We understand that family law cases are difficult for our clients. Our compassionate legal services take the stress away, so our clients can focus on family and loved ones instead of court hearings and cases.
Purposeful Consultation – Discuss all your needs and ask us all your questions during your consultation to find out all the ways we can assist you. If you would like to move forward, we can begin building your case quickly.
Five-Star Reviews – McKnight Law has a five-star rating on Google and numerous accolades on other websites.
Covers All Areas of Family Law – Our Wake County family law attorneys represent clients in separations, divorces, custody cases, alimony, child support, and more.
Committed to Clients – McKnight Law is dedicated to all the clients we serve. We find solutions to complex problems and work quickly to help our clients move forward with their cases.
Compassionate Services – We understand that family law cases are difficult for our clients. Our compassionate legal services take the stress away, so our clients can focus on family and loved ones instead of court hearings and cases.
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How Long Does A Divorce Take?
For an absolute divorce, your spouse has 30 days to respond after receiving divorce papers. When the waiting period elapses or your spouse responds, the divorce can move forward. On average, most people are legally divorced within 45-60 days of filling. You can expedite the process by working with an experienced attorney who can make sure all divorce documents are filed correctly and on time.
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