Part I.
Changes the required period of separation before a divorce may be granted from one year to six months. Adds that this six-month separation period may be waived if both parties agree and the divorce is uncontested and does not involve minor children. Also allows a person who is a victim of domestic violence committed by their spouse to seek a divorce without meeting the six-month separation period; sets out evidentiary requirements for seeking a divorce in a domestic violence situation. Provides that cohabitation for financial reasons does not toll the statutory period required for divorce predicated on being separated for six months. Makes conforming changes to GS 50-8.
Part II.
Repeals GS 52-13, concerning procedures in causes of action for alienation of affection and criminal conversation. Enacts new GS 52-14 abolishing causes of action for alienation of affection and criminal conversation. Specifies that this does not affect cases pending when the act becomes law.
Part III.
Effective July 1, 2026, appropriates $3 million in funds from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits for 2026-27 to be used to expand education programs related to the NC Medicaid Family Planning Program, also known as the "Be Smart" Program. States that the funds are a State match of $3 million in federal funds for 2026-27 for the same purpose.

Statutes affected:
Filed: 50-6, 50-8, 52-13