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North Carolina Equitable Distribution Law Also Applies to Accumulated Marital Debts
When a marriage ends, North Carolina spouses frequently disagree about the disposition of assets acquired while the couple was wed. Disputes over who gets the house, the car or even the dog might thwart a settlement. The state’s law on…
Equitable Distribution Case Involving Law Firm Goodwill Goes to North Carolina Supreme Court
Some the thorniest issues relating to property division in North Carolina divorces involve the disposition of a business asset owned by one spouse. Professional practices such as doctor’s offices and law firms are particularly tricky because most of their value…
How Are Business Interests Valued in an Equitable Distribution Analysis?
Owning all or part of a business can be very rewarding personally and financially. However, when your marriage ends, assets accumulated since you were wed typically become part of the divisible marital estate. This can include the value of your…
Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Divorce
Instead of looking backward at what ended the marital relationship, you should use the divorce process to put yourself in best possible position for the future. The terms of your divorce order could have a major effect on your well-being…
Does North Carolina’s Equitable Distribution Law Mean the Value of Marital Assets Will Be Split Evenly?
Dividing marital assets in a divorce can be a complex and contentious process. In North Carolina, the equitable distribution principle governs the division of property acquired during the marriage when parties are not able to agree on a settlement. This…
Who Gets the Family Home After a Divorce?
For many married couples, the most expensive asset they own is their home. When the couple divorces, the home is marital property and is subject to equitable distribution by the court. This process attempts to divide property fairly but not…
Steps to Take When Preparing for Divorce
The end of a marriage often means major life changes for the spouses and their children. A divorce proceeding can be overwhelming, as it typically involves resolution of such matters as property division, debt settlement, alimony and child custody and…
Is Marital Fault a Factor When Making Decisions on Property Division?
In divorce cases, one of the court’s responsibilities is to divide up the couple’s marital assets. This includes all types of property such as cash, securities, retirement funds, real estate, automobiles and more. Under North Carolina law, marital property is…
Can You Receive More than Half the Assets in a North Carolina Divorce?
A potentially contentious issue in a divorce is how the couple’s marital assets — that is, property acquired during the marriage — will be divided. North Carolina follows the equitable distribution method. “Equitable” means fair but does not always mean…
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