For the last several years, the divorce rate in North Carolina has remained at 3.1 divorces per 1,000 residents.

According to the Family Law, North Carolina is a “no-fault” state, which means that you don’t have to prove that either spouse is at fault. Thus the only two valid grounds for divorce in Mecklenburg County are:

separation for at least one year, or

incurable insanity of one spouse and living separate and apart for three consecutive years, including at the time the petition is filed.

The easiest option is an uncontested divorce. It’s known to be fast and reasonably inexpensive. However, North Carolina also offers another unique opportunity for separation. A "divorce from bed and board" allows a couple to obtain a legal separation. This kind of separation is possible in the following cases:

family abandonment

forcing the other spouse to leave

cruel treatment that endangerment of the other's life

mistreatment that causes great discomfort

excessive use of drugs and alcohol by either one of the spouses, or

adultery

Remember that this type of separation keeps you legally married and requires the fault of the “guilty” spouse to be proven in court. However, uncontested divorce is fast and affordable, especially if you use online paperwork preparation services to deal with your divorce documents.