North Carolina Uncontested Divorce Lawyer
Finish your divorce the clean, low-conflict way. We prepare separation agreements, file for absolute divorce, calendar the brief hearing, and handle post-judgment steps like name change, QDROs, and deed/title changes—so agencies and employers can follow your orders without confusion.
Your North Carolina Uncontested Divorce Attorney
Krispen Culbertson, helping couples close their case with separation agreements, absolute divorce filings, and agency-ready orders for equitable distribution, alimony, custody, and child support. 20+ years in District Court calendars across North Carolina.
Memberships: North Carolina State Bar; local family law sections. Courts: Regular calendars in Guilford County; filings statewide.
Start by situation
Fast answers
Eligibility: North Carolina requires living separate and apart for 1 year and meeting the residency requirement before filing.
Protect your rights: Claims for equitable distribution and alimony must be resolved or properly preserved before the divorce is granted, or they can be lost.
Hearing: Many counties hold a short, straightforward hearing to enter the absolute divorce. We prepare you and your file so it goes smoothly.
After the decree: We finalize QDROs, deeds, and agency notifications so payroll, lenders, and Vital Records can implement your agreement.
Related: Separation Agreements • Property Division • Alimony • Child Custody • Child Support
Is an uncontested divorce right for you?
Uncontested works when both spouses agree on the major issues—property, debts, alimony, and parenting—and meet North Carolina’s requirements. If there are open issues, we can often settle them in a separation agreement first, then file for absolute divorce.
Requirements in North Carolina
- Separation: spouses must live separate and apart for at least one year in different residences.
- Residency: at least one spouse must meet North Carolina’s residency requirement before filing.
- Ground: no-fault absolute divorce based on one-year separation.
Separation agreements that hold up
We draft and review agreements that resolve equitable distribution, alimony, and set expectations around custody and child support (often paired with consent orders). Clean disclosure, voluntary signatures, and proper execution reduce later challenges.
Filing & service—clean and fast
- Complaint for absolute divorce and civil summons prepared and filed in the right county.
- Proper service (sheriff, certified mail, or other approved method) with proofs for the file.
- Calendar control so the decree enters as soon as local rules allow.
Brief hearing and decree
We prep your testimony and documents so the judge can enter the decree efficiently. Where available, we follow any county-specific procedures for streamlined hearings.
Preserve ED/alimony before the decree
In North Carolina, claims for equitable distribution and alimony must be filed, resolved, or properly preserved before the divorce judgment. We protect those rights so they’re not waived by mistake.
Name change and records
We include name-change language when appropriate and guide updates with Social Security, DMV, passport, banks, and HR.
Post-judgment wrap-up
- QDRO/retirement division prepared to plan specs and pre-approved with the administrator when possible.
- Deeds and titles for homes and vehicles; lender coordination for refinance.
- Beneficiaries & benefits updated to match your agreement.
What to bring
- Signed separation agreement (drafts if not final)
- Proof of separation date and current addresses
- Recent pay stubs, last 2–3 years of tax returns
- Mortgage, deed, vehicle titles, retirement plan info
- Health insurance and beneficiary details
Your first 72 hours with our team
1) Eligibility & rights check
Confirm separation/residency and preserve ED/alimony properly.
2) Agreement finalization
Clean disclosures, signatures, and execution.
3) File & serve
Complaint, summons, and service proofs in the right county.
4) Hearing
Short, organized presentation for the decree.
5) Post-judgment
QDROs, deeds, titles, and agency updates.
FAQs
Do we have to go to court for an uncontested divorce?
Can we live in the same home and still be “separated”?
What happens if we don’t file ED/alimony before the divorce?
How long will the process take once we file?
Can we handle custody and support without a fight?
Why North Carolina families choose Culbertson & Associates
- 20+ years guiding clean, low-conflict divorces
- Agency-ready orders lenders, HR, and schools can follow
- Protecting ED/alimony claims before the decree
- Post-judgment wrap-up: QDROs, deeds, titles, beneficiaries
Client reviews
Angela M. — “Our uncontested divorce was smooth from start to finish. The hearing took minutes and the paperwork was perfect.”
C. Turner — “Krispen preserved our ED rights before filing so nothing got lost. Clear plan, no surprises.”
Brian R. — “They handled the agreement, filing, and name change. Calm, organized, professional.”
S. Patel — “QDRO and deed were done right away. HR and the bank accepted everything without questions.”
K. Owens — “Mr. Culbertson kept us focused and out of conflict. The judge signed off with no issues.”
J. Long — “Culbertson and Associates made a stressful time simple. We appreciated the steady communication.”
Visit Our Greensboro Office
Culbertson & Associates
315 Spring Garden St Ste #300
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 272-4299 • culbertsonatlaw.com
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
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