‘No one should be trapped’: Renewed push to change NC divorce laws, cut separation period

The Brief

Lawmakers and public figures are calling for significant changes to North Carolina's divorce statutes, including efforts to reduce the state's mandatory separation time. There's also a renewed push to eliminate the contentious alienation-of-affection lawsuits currently allowed under NC law.

Key Verified Facts

• North Carolina has a required 12-month separation period for divorce.
• Proposed changes aim to shorten the current separation duration.
• Legislators and influencers advocate for ending alienation-of-affection lawsuits.