There is no doubt that divorce can be a hard process to deal with in North Carolina. Not only does it take an emotional toll, but it is a financial challenge that can stoke long-term concerns. This is especially relevant for people who either did not earn as much in...
Alimony in North Carolina
Money can be a big factor in choosing to stay in a marriage or seek divorce. Some people may elect to put off divorce because they are unsure of how they will financially survive without the income and support of their partner. What all North Carolina residents should...
Understanding how alimony awards are arrived at during divorce
Alimony can be an area of disagreement during a divorce. Because it can be a contentious issue, it is helpful for divorcing couples to know what factors are used to determine alimony and what types of alimony may be awarded as part of their divorce settlement...
Know how to navigate spousal support in North Carolina
Divorce can be expensive, and we don’t just mean paying to get through the court process. Child support and property division can dictate your financial standing post-divorce, but so, too can spousal support. In fact, depending on your unique set of circumstances,...
Modification of North Carolina alimony based on lower income
We live in challenging times from personal and financial standpoints. We recently posted in this space a blog about the basics of spousal support in North Carolina. Even if an appropriate, affordable amount of spousal support – also called alimony – was awarded...