Frequently Asked Questions
A / The Miranda Law Firm focuses on Family Law, which includes,
- child adoption
- separation agreements
- divorce litigation
- collaborative divorce
- military divorce
- child custody
- child support
- property division
- alimony or post-separation support
- grandparent rights
- name changes
- prenuptial agreements
A / To file for divorce in North Carolina, the couple needs to have lived separately for one year. Additionally, one individual must have resided in the state for six months before filing.
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To learn more about the costs for filing for divorce in the state of North Carolina, please see the State Court’s website. Beyond filing fees, individual cases will vary. For a personalized assessment, please contact Miranda Law.
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Once formally filed, the sheriff’s office in your county will serve papers to your spouse. Your spouse has 30 days to respond. They can also receive an additional 30 days if requested. Disagreements between parties can delay the process which may require court hearings.
A / If you meet the requirements to file for divorce in North Carolina – that you have lived separate and apart for one year and if one of you has lived in the state for at least six months before filing – you can petition for divorce without the consent from your spouse.
A / In North Carolina, alimony is determined by the courts or through mediation. If you believe you are entitled to spousal support, schedule a consultation with Miranda Law.
A / Each case is different. If you and your spouse agree on the divorce, we can handle the claim without court through collaborative divorce or mediation. If your case includes issues that cannot be resolved in mediation such as alimony, child custody, child support, or equitable distribution, you may find yourself in a dispute which would result in litigation.
A / The first step in changing your name after your divorce is filling out the official application form for resuming your former name. North Carolina has a specific statute regarding name changes. The Miranda Law Firm can help guide you through this process and assist you in determining the course of action that suits you best.
- It must be in writing and completed before the marriage.
- It must be fair and reasonable, and both parties must have fully disclosed all assets and liabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A / The Miranda Law Firm focuses on Family Law, which includes,
- child adoption
- separation agreements
- divorce litigation
- collaborative divorce
- military divorce
- child custody
- child support
- property division
- alimony or post-separation support
- grandparent rights
- name changes
- prenuptial agreements
A / To file for divorce in North Carolina, the couple needs to have lived separately for one year. Additionally, one individual must have resided in the state for six months before filing.
A /
To learn more about the costs for filing for divorce in the state of North Carolina, please see the State Court’s website. Beyond filing fees, individual cases will vary. For a personalized assessment, please contact Miranda Law.
A /
Once formally filed, the sheriff’s office in your county will serve papers to your spouse. Your spouse has 30 days to respond. They can also receive an additional 30 days if requested. Disagreements between parties can delay the process which may require court hearings.
A / If you meet the requirements to file for divorce in North Carolina, that being you have lived separate and apart for one year and if one of you has lived in the state for at least six months before filing, you can petition for divorce without the consent from your spouse.
A / Each case is different. If you and your spouse agree on the divorce, we can handle the claim without court.
If your case includes issues such as alimony, child custody, child support, or equitable distribution, you may find yourself in a dispute which would result in going to court.
A / The first step in changing your name after your divorce is filling out the official application form for resuming your former name. North Carolina has a specific statute regarding name changes for divorced women. The Miranda Law Firm can help guide you through this process and assist you in determining the course of action that suits you best.
- It must be in writing and completed before the marriage.
- It must be fair and reasonable, and both parties must have fully disclosed all assets and liabilities.
