A dissolution of marriage in North Carolina where the defendant does not challenge the plaintiff’s grounds for divorce. This process streamlines the legal proceedings, potentially reducing the time and expense involved. For example, if one spouse files for divorce based on a year of separation and the other spouse agrees to this fact and doesn’t dispute the divorce filing, the matter proceeds without a trial.
The advantage lies primarily in its efficiency. It bypasses potentially lengthy and expensive court battles over fault or grounds, leading to quicker resolution. Historically, divorce proceedings often involved detailed and sometimes acrimonious accusations. This approach offers a more amicable alternative, particularly beneficial when parties agree on key issues such as property division and child custody.
