Do I have to file for divorce in the county where I was married?

No, North Carolina does not require that you file for divorce in the county where the marriage took place You may file your divorce action either in the county where you reside or the county where your spouse resides.  For example, if you live in Charlotte (Mecklenburg County) and your spouse lives in Raleigh (Wake County), you may file your divorce action in either Mecklenburg County or Wake County.