by Scott Allen | Apr 11, 2023 | Family Law, Family Law Library, Property Distribution
Does Equitable Distribution have a Statute of Limitations? One of the big issues in North Carolina divorce law is the timely filing of claims for equitable distribution. The rule is simple: for a party to preserve the right to ask the court to divide property, then...
by Scott Allen | Nov 11, 2022 | Family Law, Property Distribution
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 Equitable distribution is the the process by which a court in North Carolina identifies, classifies, values and divides property between spouses. Prior to new laws being enacted in 1981 by the general assembly, North Carolina was a...
by Scott Allen | Dec 23, 2017 | Family Law, Property Distribution
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 North Carolina is an equitable distribution state. Conceptually, “equitable” is the key word. In NC the district court judge has the authority to divide property bases upon concepts of fairness and the statute NCGS...
by Scott Allen | Jan 3, 2016 | Alimony, Family Law, Property Distribution
Wake County has a family court system and local rules that are designed to streamline the court process. Financial mediation is a requirement in Wake County family law cases where equitable distribution, postseparation support, and alimony are at issue. Family...
by Scott Allen | Mar 22, 2013 | Family Law, Property Distribution
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 “It’s not fair,” the client says. “It’s the law,” responds the attorney. There are certain truisms when it comes to personal property and the equitable distribution process in North Carolina:...
by Scott Allen | Mar 31, 2012 | Family Law, Property Distribution
Call Scott Allen at (919) 863-4183 How are retirement benefits divided in your divorce? The most valuable assets of most marriages are the home and retirement benefits. North Carolina’s equitable distribution law allows the court to divide these (and other)...
