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Top Divorce & Equity Division Counties in North Carolina (2026)

23,069 verified divorce and equity division filings across 92 counties in North Carolina, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.

Divorce and equity division filings — when a couple splits, jointly-owned real estate often must be sold as part of the settlement. These owners are motivated by court timelines and the need to divide assets, creating genuine deal opportunities.

Key stats

County rankings by divorce & equity division volume

# County Filings Med. Value Absentee Med. Days
1Mecklenburg County → Get leads3,142$394,900——
2Cumberland County → Get leads1,346$266,150——
3Wake County → Get leads1,281$485,460——
4Forsyth County → Get leads794$288,650——
5New Hanover County → Get leads761$453,250——
6Johnston County → Get leads744$337,415——
7Guilford County → Get leads695$332,700——
8Rockingham County → Get leads603$182,349——
9Durham County → Get leads591$427,610——
10Jones County → Get leads590$135,490——
11Union County → Get leads558$500,400——
12Pitt County → Get leads503$243,922——
13Gaston County → Get leads493$265,880——
14Iredell County → Get leads471$317,395——
15Alamance County → Get leads442$282,963——
16Buncombe County → Get leads429$478,200——
17Davidson County → Get leads428$260,630——
18Catawba County → Get leads419$238,200——
19Wayne County → Get leads409$200,865——
20Harnett County → Get leads387$303,541——
21Brunswick County → Get leads352$310,660——
22Craven County → Get leads342$212,370——
23Moore County → Get leads333$359,950——
24Orange County → Get leads318$512,050——
25Randolph County → Get leads308$192,500——
26Onslow County → Get leads285$294,090——
27Henderson County → Get leads259$312,450——
28Robeson County → Get leads253$123,000——
29Wilson County → Get leads249$211,222——
30Cleveland County → Get leads244$201,433——

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Frequently asked questions

How many divorce and equity division filings are tracked in North Carolina?+

Keystone Court Data tracks 23,069 verified divorce and equity division filings across 92 North Carolina counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.

Which North Carolina county has the most divorce and equity division filings?+

Mecklenburg County leads with 3,142 divorce and equity division filings. The median property value in these filings is $394,900. All data comes from public court records.

What is the typical property value in North Carolina divorce and equity division filings?+

Across 78 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in North Carolina divorce and equity division filings is $241,371. Values vary by county — from $81,970 to $512,050.

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Cite: Keystone Court Data, "Top Divorce & Equity Division Counties in North Carolina (2026)," 2026-08-15, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/top-divorce-counties-nc