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

205,431 verified divorce and equity division filings across 100 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 leads10,000+$393,600——
2Wake County → Get leads10,000+$486,270——
3Guilford County → Get leads5,000+$320,300——
4Cumberland County → Get leads5,000+$268,200——
5Rockingham County → Get leads5,000+$182,375——
6Forsyth County → Get leads5,000+$289,200——
7Pitt County → Get leads5,000+$242,316——
8Onslow County → Get leads5,000+$285,814——
9Jones County → Get leads5,000+$135,060——
10New Hanover County → Get leads2,500+$447,850——
11Durham County → Get leads2,500+$409,747——
12Johnston County → Get leads2,500+$332,660——
13Gaston County → Get leads2,500+$261,605——
14Cabarrus County → Get leads2,500+$349,550——
15Union County → Get leads2,500+$486,200——
16Iredell County → Get leads2,500+$318,990——
17Alamance County → Get leads2,500+$273,372——
18Davidson County → Get leads2,500+$260,130——
19Catawba County → Get leads2,500+$242,900——
20Harnett County → Get leads2,500+$298,287——
21Wayne County → Get leads2,500+$198,660——
22Randolph County → Get leads2,500+$195,070——
23Rowan County → Get leads1,000+$208,420——
24Robeson County → Get leads1,000+$117,300——
25Craven County → Get leads1,000+$212,740——
26Brunswick County → Get leads1,000+$315,345——
27Henderson County → Get leads1,000+$318,400——
28Buncombe County → Get leads1,000+$473,200——
29Moore County → Get leads1,000+$350,490——
30Cleveland County → Get leads1,000+$194,398——

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Frequently asked questions

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

Keystone Court Data tracks 205,431 verified divorce and equity division filings across 100 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 10,000+ divorce and equity division filings. The median property value in these filings is $393,600. All data comes from public court records.

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

Across 89 counties with an estimated property value, the average median estimated property value in North Carolina divorce and equity division filings is $230,225. Values vary by county — from $75,361 to $505,200.

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Cite: Keystone Court Data, "Top Divorce & Equity Division Counties in North Carolina (2026)," 2026-10-08, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/top-divorce-counties-nc