If I can prove that my husband was abusive and had an affair for many years of our marriage, do I have to wait an entire year of being separated to get a divorce?
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If I can prove that my husband was abusive and had an affair for many years of our marriage, do I have to wait an entire year of being separated to get a divorce?
I just want to cut all ties with him ASAP.
Asked on August 13, 2018 under Family Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, unfortuantely, there seems to be no way around the one year requirement. It is what is called "jurisdictional" and allows the court to hear the case in the first instance. Please go and speak with an attorney and see if he or she can help with his harrassment of you. Good luck.
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