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Coverage dated September 21, 2026 to September 22, 2026

NC Senate Bill would cut divorce waiting period to 6 months

Headline from FOX 46 Charlotte

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A bill moving through the North Carolina General Assembly could significantly change the state’s divorce laws, including shortening the required separation period and creating an exception for people experiencing domestic violence.

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  1. ABC 11 Raleigh

    North Carolina lawmaker pushes divorce law changes: 'Antiquated' (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Senate Bill 626 would reduce North Carolina's required separation period from one year and one day to six months.

  2. FOX 46 Charlotte

    NC Senate Bill would cut divorce waiting period to 6 months (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    FOX 46 Charlotte's feed description

    CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A bill moving through the North Carolina General Assembly could significantly change the state’s divorce laws, including shortening the required separation period and creating an exception for people experiencing domestic violence.

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