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Separation does not always mean courts and judges?in fact North Carolina makes it very easy to make an agreement on all of these matters. Simply having a drafted document, notarized and signed may resolve these issues. A separation agreement can be effective especially when you have children and property involved.

In North Carolina, the cost of filing for an absolute, or simple divorce, is $225. This does not include serving the other party with papers, which is $30, and, if you choose to return to your maiden name, this is an additional $10 fee.

In some situations, spouses may request that the separation agreement become part of their final divorce order. Spouses who are able to resolve the issues related to their separation through a separation agreement can make those decisions themselves and avoid the need to go to court.

If you cannot afford the fees for filing your Complaint for Divorce, you can ask the Court to let you file for free. In order to make that request, you must file a ?Petition to Proceed as an Indigent.? If approved, you will not have to pay the filing fee to the Clerk or service of process fee to the sheriff.

General Fees Separation AgreementStarting at $2000Separation Agreement or Prenup Review (up to 1.5 hours)$500Uncontested/Absolute Divorce (Only in NC)from $1000 (Includes court costs and 1 Attempt at Service)Divorce from Bed and BoardPlease contact the attorney to discuss Divorce from Bed and Board23 more rows

A separation agreement or other written document is not required to be legally separated in North Carolina. To be considered separated from your spouse, you need to be living in different homes, and at least one of you needs to intend that the separation be permanent.