Not every divorce will involve a claim for spousal support. Yet, in some cases, spouses have a right to petition for alimony if they are the dependent spouse (ie substantially dependent for their financial needs and maintenance). One part of determining an alimony...
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Judicial Settlement Conferences during COVID-19
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...
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.In North Carolina, a...
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.Unfortunately, there is no way to answer this question without some details of your marriage, the divorce and elements of your...
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...