Domestic Violence Divorce Reform Act.

Summary

The bill changes North Carolina divorce rules so a spouse who is a victim of domestic violence can file for divorce without waiting the full one‑year‑six‑months separation, only needing to meet the one‑year portion. It also removes the old common‑law causes of action for alienation of affection and criminal conversation. The changes affect divorcing couples, especially victims of abuse, and eliminate a type of tort claim.

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