HB 1070

Amends GS 50-6 to allow application for divorce without satisfying the one-year separation requirement if the person in the marriage is a victim of domestic violence and their spouse is responsible for committing that act of domestic violence. Requires granting the divorce under this exception if one of three actions is satisfied: (1) a domestic violence protective order is entered with findings against the responsible spouse; (2) a conviction for a domestic violence offense against the responsible spouse is entered; or (3) a court order is entered following an evidentiary hearing where the judge considers, at minimum, evidence such as law enforcement, court and agency records, domestic violence program documentation, and related medical or professional documentation. Excludes pending cases.