What if my spouse doesn’t want to sign the divorce papers in North Carolina?
If your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers, you can still proceed with the divorce in North Carolina by filing a complaint with the court and serving the papers to your spouse. If they fail to respond within the given timeframe, the court may grant a default divorce.
July 29, 2024 – Eric Richardson
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