NC S416

Eliminates the required one-year separation period for absolute divorce when a spouse has been convicted of a Class A, B1, B2, C, D, E, or F felony or attempt/conspiracy thereof.

Applies only when the convicted felon's spouse is the named victim of the crime, allowing the victim-spouse to file for divorce immediately without meeting the standard one-year separation requirement.

Maintains all other existing divorce provisions, including residency requirements, defenses, and rights related to alimony and dependent spouses.

Clarifies that isolated incidents of sexual intercourse between parties during separation do not restart the statutory separation period for standard divorce proceedings.

Becomes effective upon passage and applies to divorce actions filed after the effective date.