Property Articles

Property Distribution
Property Distribution in North Carolina is often by agreement of the parties in the form of a property settlement. If it becomes necessary to seek a court ordered property distribution the parties [...]
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Distribution - 12/21/2006
Finally, the court must distribute the marital property in an equitable manner. An equal division of the marital property is mandatory under the Equitable Distribution Act, unless the court [...]
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Valuation - 12/21/2006 3:10:52 PM
Second, the court is required to fix the net value of the marital property as of the date of separation, with net value being market value, if any, less the amount of any encumbrances. The net value [...]
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Identification and Classification - 12/21/2006 3:08:15 PM
First, the court is required to identify and classify all the parties' property, based upon the evidence presented regarding the nature of the asset or debt. Identification is the assessment of [...]
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NC Divorce and You: How to get through a divorce in North Carolina
No matter who initiates a divorce and whether or not you see it coming the process is always very difficult. By having an understanding of what goes on in a divorce and of what you can do to help [...]
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The Big Picture on Divorce in North Carolina
The first thing you need is solid understanding of how divorce law works in North Carolina.  This article describes the basic substance of separation and marital dissolution law in North [...]
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The Price of Divorce
The Price of Divorce The exact fee will vary with the services you require. Many law firms charge their clients a certain fee per hour. It is difficult for these attorneys to accurately predict [...]
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Choosing an Attorney
Choose from the following links to jump to different sections of the article: What kind of a person should you hire as your attorney? Working for your interests Why you shouldn't [...]
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Navigating Basic Court Procedure in North Carolina
Choose from the links to the right to jump to the sections of this page that you are interested in viewing or simply scroll down the page.A. Pleadings and Service of Process B. Venue and Jurisdiction [...]
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5 Things to Do Before You Even Think About Getting a Divorce
These are the five things you must do before you act any thoughts you have about divorce. It's important to be certain that you have done the things you need to do to feel good about your [...]
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Four Things You Must Know About Divorce and Taxes
It's tax season -- that time of year when millions of Americans struggle through the endless paperwork, stress and strife of preparing tax returns.  For those who are contemplating, in the [...]
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