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distributional factors in North Carolina

17 North Carolina opinions name it 1 courts 1988–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Locklear v. Lockleargreen
ncctapp · 1988 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–2006
2 sentences

2006Defendant contends that the court erred in failing to consider evidence of other distributional factors. “[W]hen a party presents evidence which would allow the trial court to determine that an equal distribution of the marital assets would be inequitable, the trial court must then consider all of the distributional factors listed in G.S. 50-20(c), Smith v. Smith, 314 N.C. 80 , 331 S.E.2d 682 (1985), and *262 must make sufficient findings as to each statutory factor on which evidence was offered.” Locklear v. Locklear, 92 N.C.

2006App. 299, 305-6 , 374 S.E.2d 406, 410 (1988).

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Rosario v. Rosariogreen
ncctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Rosario v. Rosario, 139 N.C.App. 258 , 262, 533 S.E.2d 274 , 276 (2000) ("[A] finding stating that the trial court has merely given 'due regard' to the section 50-20 factors is insufficient as a matter of law.").

2016See Rosario v. Rosario, 139 N.C.App. 258 , 262, 533 S.E.2d 274 , 276 (2000) ("[A] finding stating that the trial court has merely given 'due regard' to the section 50-20 factors is insufficient as a matter of law.").

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Collins v. Collinsgreen
ncctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015HARDIN Opinion of the Court the distributional factors] has been considered by the trial court, there must be findings reflecting their consideration.” Collins v. Collins, 125 N.C.

2015App. 113, 117 , 479 S.E.2d 240, 242 (1997).

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Mrozek v. Mrozekgreen
ncctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013App. 43, 49-50 , 496 S.E.2d 836, 840-41 (1998) (remanding an equitable distribution order for further proceedings because the trial court’s findings of fact failed to indicate that it had properly considered the relevant distributional factors set out in N.C.

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Chandler v. Chandlergreen
ncctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999App. 66, 73 , 422 S.E.2d 587, 592 (1992), the “court made insufficient findings to show that it considered the evidence that was presented under the distributional factors of N.C.G.S. § 50-20(c).” However, defendant makes no argument, showing, or claim that she was prejudiced in any way by this omission. “[T]o obtain relief on appeal, an appellant must not only show error, but that appellant must also show that the error was material and prejudicial . . . .” *197 Starco, Inc. v. AMG Bonding and Ins.

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Haywood v. Haywoodgreen
ncctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See N.C.G.S. § 50-20(c)(3) and (7) (Supp. 1991); see also Haywood, 106 N.C.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Smith v. Smith green
nc · 1985
2 sentences

2006Defendant contends that the court erred in failing to consider evidence of other distributional factors. “[W]hen a party presents evidence which would allow the trial court to determine that an equal distribution of the marital assets would be inequitable, the trial court must then consider all of the distributional factors listed in G.S. 50-20(c), Smith v. Smith, 314 N.C. 80 , 331 S.E.2d 682 (1985), and *262 must make sufficient findings as to each statutory factor on which evidence was offered.” Locklear v. Locklear, 92 N.C.

2006Defendant contends that the court erred in failing to consider evidence of other distributional factors. “[W]hen a party presents evidence which would allow the trial court to determine that an equal distribution of the marital assets would be inequitable, the trial court must then consider all of the distributional factors listed in G.S. 50-20(c), Smith v. Smith, 314 N.C. 80 , 331 S.E.2d 682 (1985), and *262 must make sufficient findings as to each statutory factor on which evidence was offered.” Locklear v. Locklear, 92 N.C.

31988–2006
Armstrong v. Armstrong green
nc · 1988
2 sentences

1993Armstrong v. Armstrong, 322 N.C. 396 , 368 S.E.2d 595 (1988).

1993Armstrong v. Armstrong, 322 N.C. 396 , 368 S.E.2d 595 (1988).

21988–1993
Clemons v. Clemons green
ncctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2025App. at 125 , 828 S.E.2d at 510 . “[B]ut in the trial court’s discretion, they may present additional evidence addressing the distributional factors under N.C.

12025–2025
Smith v. Smith green
ncctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2025Smith v. Smith, 247 N.C.

12025–2025
Hill v. Sanderson green
ncctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2024KERSLAKE Opinion of the Court a distributive award and did not abuse its discretion by ordering a distributive award based on the distributional factors it considered.” Id. at 241 , 781 S.E.2d at 44 .

2024KERSLAKE Opinion of the Court a distributive award and did not abuse its discretion by ordering a distributive award based on the distributional factors it considered.” Id. at 241 , 781 S.E.2d at 44 .

12024–2024
Embler v. Embler green
ncctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2014Embler v. Embler, 159 N.C.

12014–2014
Embler v. Embler green
ncctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2003The detailed facts and procedural history of the case are found in Embler v. Embler, 143 N.C.

12003–2003
Friend-Novorska v. Novorska green
ncctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2002Friend-Novorska v. Novorska, 143 N.C.

12002–2002
Starco, Inc. v. AMG Bonding & Insurance Services, Inc. green
ncctapp · 1996
1 sentence

1999Services, Inc., 124 N.C.

11999–1999
Nelson v. Food Lion, Inc. neutral
nc · 1989
1 sentence

1994Locklear v. Locklear, 92 N.C.App. 299 , 374 S.E.2d 406 (1988), review allowed, 324 N.C. 336 , 378 S.E.2d 794 (1989); Cobb v. Cobb, 107 N.C.App. 382 , 420 S.E.2d 212 (1992).

11994–1994
Locklear v. Locklear neutral
nc · 1989
1 sentence

1994Locklear v. Locklear, 92 N.C.App. 299 , 374 S.E.2d 406 (1988), review allowed, 324 N.C. 336 , 378 S.E.2d 794 (1989); Cobb v. Cobb, 107 N.C.App. 382 , 420 S.E.2d 212 (1992).

11994–1994
Cobb v. Cobb green
ncctapp · 1992
2 sentences

1994Locklear v. Locklear, 92 N.C.App. 299 , 374 S.E.2d 406 (1988), review allowed, 324 N.C. 336 , 378 S.E.2d 794 (1989); Cobb v. Cobb, 107 N.C.App. 382 , 420 S.E.2d 212 (1992).

1994Locklear v. Locklear, 92 N.C.App. 299 , 374 S.E.2d 406 (1988), review allowed, 324 N.C. 336 , 378 S.E.2d 794 (1989); Cobb v. Cobb, 107 N.C.App. 382 , 420 S.E.2d 212 (1992).

11994–1994
White v. White green
nc · 1985
2 sentences

1992When evidence is presented from which a reasonable finder of fact could determine that an equal division would be inequitable, the trial court is required to consider the distributional factors set forth in N.C.G.S. § 50-20(c), “but guided always by the public policy expressed ... [in the Act] favoring an equal division.” White v. White, 312 N.C. 770 , 324 S.E.2d 829 (1985).

1992When evidence is presented from which a reasonable finder of fact could determine that an equal division would be inequitable, the trial court is required to consider the distributional factors set forth in N.C.G.S. § 50-20(c), “but guided always by the public policy expressed ... [in the Act] favoring an equal division.” White v. White, 312 N.C. 770 , 324 S.E.2d 829 (1985).

11992–1992
Miller v. Miller green
ncctapp · 1990
1 sentence

1990Miller v. Miller, 97 N.C.

11990–1990

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-20 (17) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-21 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NC 17 (1988–2025) NY 2 (1976–1986)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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