North Carolina is an equitable distribution state when it comes to property division in divorce proceedings. When spouses divorce, a judge will divide marital property as fairly (equitably) as possible based on the circumstances. However, if a spouse feels as if he or...
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DIVORCE – Property Division
Dividing marital property amicably
When a North Carolina couple marries, the things they acquire during the marriage are typically shared. However, if the marriage ends, dividing the shared (marital) property can be one of the most challenging parts of the divorce. The property division process is...
Factors that play a role in the property division process
When spouses separate, they often have many difficult and emotional decisions to make. In most North Carolina divorces, dividing marital assets and property can be an area of conflict. In an ideal world, spouses cooperate and work together to divide marital property. ...
What happens to the family home in a divorce?
When spouses decide to end their marriage, they must divide their marital property, including assets and debts. In North Carolina and elsewhere, property division is often one of the most contentious parts of the divorce process. If the couple owns a home, it may be...