North Carolina, County Divorce Records, 1926-1975

What is in This Collection?

This collection contains an index & images to the "index to former husbands and maiden names of divorced women" covering the years 1926 to 1975. The documents included are affidavits, which are titled "Notice of Intention to Resume Use of Maiden Name."

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Divorce

• The names of the parties involved
• The date and place of marriage
• Names and ages of children
• The cause of the divorce
• Terms of settlement

After the American Revolution and through 1827, divorces could be granted by the general assembly. The superior court for each county in North Carolina also had jurisdiction over divorce cases beginning in 1814.

Collection Content

Sample Images

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  1960, 1965 County Court Record