North Carolina Equitable Distribution Pretrial Order is a court order issued by the court prior to a trial that outlines how marital property will be divided in a divorce. This type of order is typically used in North Carolina in cases where the parties have been unable to agree on the division of marital property. The pretrial order outlines how the property will be divided, including details such as who is entitled to retain the property and who is responsible for any debts associated with the property. Types of North Carolina Equitable Distribution Pretrial Order include property division orders, spousal support orders, and child support orders. Property division orders divide both the marital and separate property of the parties, and allocate debts between the parties. Spousal support orders outline the amount and duration of support to be paid by one spouse to the other. Child support orders outline the amount of financial support to be provided to the children of the marriage.