North Carolina Equitable Distribution Attorneys
Since 1984, our lawyers have provided guidance and diligent representation focused on complex family law matters. We understand the emotional and financial issues associated with divorce and devote our time, talent and resources to helping our clients achieve their goals. Cumberland County has instituted mandatory financial mediation for property division issues. We have extensive mediation experience and can help you at any stage of your case.
It is important to note that if you haven't made a request for property division by the date of your final divorce, you could lose your right to obtain specific assets, including a share of your spouse's military retirement or other retirement. You should discuss your situation with a qualified lawyer before your divorce is finalized.
At Hedahl & Radtke Family Law Center, our legal team is directed by attorneys Joan E. Hedahl and Debra J. Radtke, who are two of Cumberland County's three Board Certified Family Law Specialists. With more than 30 years of legal experience each, we have a firm understanding of North Carolina's property division laws.
Property Division Basics
Typically, all assets and debts acquired from the date of your marriage until the date of your separation are considered marital property, with certain key exceptions such as inherited property, personal injury, disability benefits, and some gifts. Everything accumulated before your marriage is considered your separate property. Gifts between spouses are classified as marital property, and assets acquired through legal judgments are typically separate property.
Our experienced Fayetteville property division attorneys will evaluate your situation to determine a fair and equitable distribution of your marital property. Our extensive experience includes military divorce, and separation of property involving active and retired military personnel.
Three-Step Process
At Hedahl & Radtke Family Law Center, our lawyers provide comprehensive property division guidance. Our three-step process includes a thorough evaluation of your assets. We will:
- Identify the category of the property: marital, separate or mixed
- Value the property
- Determine fair division
Under North Carolina law, we need verification of what the property was worth on the date of your separation to see how it has grown in value. It is important that you retain bank account, credit card and other records to ensure a proper process. Types of property that we have extensive experience dividing include:
- Homes (Real Estate)
- Burial plots
- Furniture/Title
- Cars/trucks/boats
- Stock options/Financial Assets
- Pensions: military and civilian
- Retirement funds
- Copyrights
- Businesses
Contact Us Today
From our office in Fayetteville, North Carolina, we provide diligent family law representation for individuals throughout Cumberland County, including military personnel or their spouses stationed here, overseas, or at another post with cases in Cumberland County. To talk to an attorney about your situation, call us today at 910-401-2148. For our clients' convenience, we also accept e-mails.
