Alimony has a long history. There are references to it dating back to the Code of Hammurabi. Splitting up and dividing your assets can leave you facing a completely different financial situation than the one you were accustomed to during the marriage, which is where...
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Alimony
Can you file for alimony?
Even if you and your spouse agree that divorce is the right option, you may find yourself worrying about the future. These worries can often center around your finances, and how you can support yourself as you move forward on your own. You may hear about collecting...
Does gender influence alimony awards?
There are many myths about divorce. These myths endure in part because of the stigma that still surrounds divorce, as well as the history. For example, one of the most common myths is that alimony is based on gender. Many people assumed that women are more likely to...
Asking for alimony: What’s your ‘standard of living?’
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...
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...
