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How Long Do You Have to Be Married to Receive Alimony in NC?

North Carolina considers the length of your marriage when determining alimony. However, it’s only one of the many factors that influence the judge’s final decision, and you could be ineligible for alimony altogether if specific facts are present in your case—no matter how long your marriage lasted. Here’s more on the factors that determine alimony […]

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How to Avoid Paying Alimony

When going through a divorce, one of the most significant points of contention you may have to deal with is the question of alimony. In cases where one spouse earns significantly more than the other, the higher-earning spouse may be required to pay alimony to the lesser-earning spouse. However, you may be able to avoid […]

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How is Alimony Determined in NC?

Divorces can be complicated, especially when they are financially complex. Whether you need money during or after a divorce or have to pay alimony, you will want to understand how the court determines it. Many factors are considered when establishing alimony and similar spousal support. Alimony vs. Post-Separation Support There are multiple kinds of spousal […]

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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Trust an Alimony Calculator

When you are going through or thinking about a divorce, your mind may turn to alimony. Spousal support is a serious issue, particularly if your spouse makes more money or you have been a stay-at-home parent for years. You may truly need alimony to get on your feet or maintain your and your children’s lifestyle […]

How Do You File for Child Support and Alimony While Separated?

Figuring out your finances during a separation is hard and the is a lot to consider. But if you can work these issues out, it lets you and your spouse enter into a formal separation agreement. Unfortunately, sometimes spouses can’t agree or one party may try to avoid paying what’s fair. This is often the […]

Abandonment in North Carolina: Can I Move Out of the House?

North Carolina takes abandonment seriously. If you abandon your family, as defined by state law, it can impact your divorce or child custody. Abandonment can also mean your former spouse getting a larger portion of the marital estate or more in alimony. So if you are considering a separation or divorce in North Carolina, it […]

Is Alimony Taxable Income?

When you’re getting a divorce, there several financial considerations. Although divorce is a deeply emotional process, it’s also a complicated financial transaction that involves property division, child support, and alimony. Alimony is often misunderstood, and mistakes could be costly. Because divorce is so complicated, you need a divorce attorney you can count on. The North […]

What’s the Difference Between Spousal Support, Alimony, and Palimony?

Divorce has huge financial implications for your future. One absolutely crucial aspect of divorce is alimony or spousal support. If you’re seeking alimony, it can have a tremendous positive impact on your financial life. If you are ordered to pay alimony, it can have an equally important effect on your financial future. Alimony is a […]

5 Common Questions about Alimony

Most people are aware that when a divorce happens, one spouse may be ordered to pay spousal support or alimony to the other. However, alimony is a complicated topic that many people are unclear about. To clarify how alimony works, we’ve compiled a list of five of the most common questions related to the topic. […]