North Dakota § 14-05-17 Residence requirements

North Dakota Statutes

§ 14-05-17 — Residence requirements

North Dakota § 14-05-17

Title 14Domestic Relations and Persons

Ch. 14-05Divorce

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N.D. Cent. Code § 14-05-17 (2026).

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A separation or divorce may not be granted unless the plaintiff in good faith has been a
resident of the state for six months next preceding commencement of the action. If the plaintiff
has not been a resident of this state for the six months preceding commencement of the action,
a separation or divorce may be granted if the plaintiff in good faith has been a resident of this
state for the six months immediately preceding entry of the decree of separation or divorce.

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A separation or divorce may not be granted unless the plaintiff in good faith has been a
resident of the state for six months next preceding commencement of the action. If the plaintiff
has not been a resident of this state for the six months preceding commencement of the action,
a separation or divorce may be granted if the plaintiff in good faith has been a resident of this
state for the six months immediately preceding entry of the decree of separation or divorce.