how can a spouse get alimony
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how can a spouse get alimony
Asked on June 10, 2009 under Family Law, North Carolina
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Only a dependent spouse is eligible to receive post-separation support and/or alimony in North Carolina. The state statutes define a dependent spouse as “a spouse, whether husband or wife, who is actually substantially dependent upon the other spouse for his or her maintenance and support or is substantially in need of maintenance and support from the other spouse.” Without economic dependency, a spouse is not entitled to a judicial award of post-separation support or alimony in North Carolina.
“Post Separation Support” is the term in the North Carolina statutes for funds paid to a dependent spouse by the other spouse until the earlier of either the date specified in the order of post-separation support, or an order awarding or denying alimony. Spouses can also enter into a voluntary agreement regarding post-separation support with any terms and conditions they choose.
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