Amends GS 50-6 to allow the victim of domestic violence committed by the victim's spouse to seek a divorce without having to meet the required one-year separation period. Sets out information that must be included in the divorce application that substantiates the domestic violence. Makes organizational changes to the statute. Amends existing language to refer to separation of spouses.
Applies to actions commenced on or after the date that this act becomes law.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS' SEPARATION WAIVER.
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AN ACT TO WAIVE THE REQUIRED ONE-YEAR PERIOD OF SEPARATION FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE WHEN A PERSON IN THE MARRIAGE IS A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.Intro. by Marcus, Sawyer, Chaudhuri.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 5 2023)
Bill History:
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Tue, 4 Apr 2023 Senate: Filed
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Wed, 5 Apr 2023 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 5 Apr 2023 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 575
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Bill S 575 (2023-2024)Summary date: Apr 4 2023 - View Summary
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