As COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on families in North Carolina, the Wake County Family Court has taken steps to provide a safe alternative dispute resolution option for parties. In an effort to promote resolutions in family law cases while we all wait for restrictions to be lifted and the Courts to re-open, the Wake County Family Court is currently offering parties the option to participate in judicial settlement conferences for all issues, including child custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution.
Will you have to pay alimony after a divorce?
You worked hard to reach this place in your career. Along with your title, you are also finally earning a good wage for your work. Now that you are going through a divorce, you do not want all your hard-earned money to go to your soon-to-be ex.
Can I expect to receive alimony?
If you earn substantially less than your spouse, chances are you are feeling some fear and anxiety about your financial future after divorce.
I'm getting divorced in North Carolina: will I receive alimony?
If you stopped working or put your career on the back burner during your marriage and are considering divorce, then you may be in a position to collect alimony. Broadly speaking, if one spouse supported the other during the marriage, then the courts can award alimony to the dependent spouse temporarily or indefinitely.
