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Market Ranking · 2026-07-20

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

15,411 verified divorce and equity division filings across 91 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 leads2,390
2Wake County → Get leads978
3Cumberland County → Get leads926
4New Hanover County → Get leads517
5Guilford County → Get leads514
6Johnston County → Get leads472
7Rockingham County → Get leads460
8Forsyth County → Get leads454
9Union County → Get leads383
10Jones County → Get leads371
11Catawba County → Get leads367
12Iredell County → Get leads366
13Gaston County → Get leads354
14Durham County → Get leads353
15Buncombe County → Get leads308
16Alamance County → Get leads294
17Davidson County → Get leads294
18Harnett County → Get leads269
19Brunswick County → Get leads232
20Pitt County → Get leads209
21Wayne County → Get leads209
22Orange County → Get leads205
23Lee County → Get leads204
24Randolph County → Get leads199
25Moore County → Get leads187
26Cleveland County → Get leads179
27Henderson County → Get leads166
28Wilson County → Get leads165
29Robeson County → Get leads157
30Rowan County → Get leads150

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Frequently asked questions

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

Keystone Court Data tracks 15,411 verified divorce and equity division filings across 91 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 2,390 divorce and equity division filings. All data comes from public court records.

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Cite: Keystone Court Data, "Top Divorce & Equity Division Counties in North Carolina (2026)," 2026-07-20, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/top-divorce-counties-nc