Amends GS 50-6 to allow a person who is the victim of domestic violence committed by the person's spouse to seek a divorce without having to meet the one-year period of separation. Specifies information and documentation that must be included in the application for divorce. Applies to actions commenced on or after the date the act becomes law.
NO ONE-YR SEPARATION REQ/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
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AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIRED ONE-YEAR PERIOD OF SEPARATION FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE WHEN A PERSON IN THE MARRIAGE IS A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.Intro. by Cunningham.
Status: Ref To Com On Judiciary III (House Action) (Apr 15 2015)
Bill History:
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Tue, 14 Apr 2015 House: Filed
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Wed, 15 Apr 2015 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 15 Apr 2015 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 15 Apr 2015 House: Ref To Com On Judiciary III
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Bill H 867 (2015-2016)Summary date: Apr 17 2015 - View Summary
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