Experienced Asheboro Divorce Lawyers Ready to Help

At Dummit Fradin we have a team of Asheboro divorce attorneys that will assist those who are seeking an absolute divorce. All divorces in Asheboro and North Carolina are what is known as an “absolute divorce”. An absolute divorce is simply the termination of the marriage bond that was created when the marriage certificate was issued.

In Asheboro, Randolph county, and all of North Carolina, a judgment of divorce does not require there to be anyone at fault. North Carolina is a “no-fault” divorce state and does not require any party to be at fault. Once the judgment of divorce is handed down and recorded, the bonds of marriage are ended, and the previous couple is now considered legally single.

Legal Separation Prior to a Divorce

Prior to petitioning for an absolute divorce in Asheboro, a couple must be separated for at least 1 year. There are two types of separation, “voluntary” and “divorce from bed and board”.  The Asheboro courts record the start date of the separation from the first day you and your spouse started living apart with the intent to be divorced. Living apart means separate residences; you cannot live in the same home and be considered separated. The Asheboro courts do not require a document or separation agreement for a separation to be legal, but a legal separation agreement can be helpful when you petition the court for divorce.

The majority of Asheboro separations are voluntary in nature, but it is important to be aware of the “divorce from bed and board” separation. The Asheboro courts can force a separation, although it is rarely done. It is important to know how this forced separation could be granted. Typically this decree is only used when one party refuses to enter into a separation agreement.