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12 articles on alimony from the family law team at Triangle Divorce Lawyers.
Can I Get Alimony If My Spouse Cheated on Me?
Discovering that your spouse has been unfaithful is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. When that betrayal leads to divorce, it is natural to wonder whether infidelity plays a role in what you are entitled to financially. North Carolina law does address marital misconduct in the context of alimony, but the rules are more nuanced than most people expect…
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Let’s Talk About Alimony: What You Should Know Before (or During) Divorce
If you're going through a divorce — or even just thinking about it — you've probably heard the word alimony come up. And if you're like most people, you might be wondering: What exactly is it? Who pays? How is it decided? You’re not alone — alimony is one of the most…
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Essential Points In Understanding Alimony In North Carolina
How does alimony impact your future after divorce? This financial support can profoundly affect your standard of living and stability during a challenging transition. Understanding the nuances of alimony in North Carolina can help you make informed decisions and protect your…
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Alimony After Remarriage in North Carolina: What Residents Should Know
Alimony—a financial payment usually made monthly from the higher-earning spouse to the lower-earning spouse—is sometimes awarded in North Carolina divorces. Typically, alimony is temporary, meaning that it goes on for a specified period of time before ending. In some cases,…
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What Is A Dependent Spouse In North Carolina?
Alimony is not as common as it once was. Alimony might be awarded during the separation period (temporary alimony), but there is no guarantee of that or any alimony following a divorce. In North Carolina, only a dependent spouse is eligible to receive alimony following a…
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How to Make a Case for Spousal Support
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is not guaranteed, even if you do not work outside the home. If you plan to request spousal support, either for the short-term or long-term, you’ll have to make your case for it. But how? Strategize. First,…
Read articleEnding ongoing spousal support
When a couple in North Carolina divorces, one of the parties may be ordered to pay the other alimony. There are usually situations that signal an end to alimony payments like when the recipient remarries, but payments can continue for a long time in some cases. The actor David…
Read articleMarch Madness: NCAA Tournament, St. Patrick's Day, Spring Break and ...Alimony?
Typically when spouses decide to go their separate ways, there can be great difficulty in stretching income that would pay for expenses of one household to now pay for two. In North Carolina, the claim of alimony or spousal support is recognized and often brought by one party…
Read articleDealing with Taxes After Divorce
Residents of North Carolina who have gone through a divorce may soon need to adjust their approaches to filing their taxes. Perhaps the most important recent change is that a divorced party will now file as “single,” which means that records must be kept separately for use in…
Read articleDean McDermott behind on alimony payments to ex-wife
North Carolina residents may have heard about the marital problems of Tori Spelling and her husband Dean McDermott. After the two actors were married in 2005, they allowed reality television cameras to film their lives. In 2013, McDermott admitted that he had cheated on…
Read articleModifying support orders in North Carolina
There may be North Carolina residents who can benefit from understanding more about the laws governing alimony. According to state statute, an alimony order may be modified if either party can show a significant change in circumstances. Once the recipient is determined to be…
Read articleActions to enforce alimony orders in North Carolina
There are some cases in North Carolina in which a person who was ordered to pay a former spouse alimony either falls delinquent or refuses to pay at all. In those cases, the law provides several remedies for the intended recipient to utilize in order to collect the amounts…
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