Legal grounds for a bed and board divorce in North Carolina

In North Carolina, a “divorce from bed and board” is a form of legal separation between spouses. Despite its misleading name, it’s not a complete or absolute divorce. Instead, it’s a court-ordered separation that provides a legal framework for spouses living separately. Understanding its implications is important, as it can influence matters like property division, child custody and alimony. Valid reasons for a separation A divorce from bed and board doesn’t dissolve the marriage, meaning you remain legally married but live separately. Several reasons might lead you to file for a divorce from bed and board, and these reasons are recognized as valid...

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