SPOUSAL SUPPORT LAWYER CHARLOTTE, NC

When a couple divorces, the court may award spousal support to one of the former spouses. Support will be based either on an agreement between the couple or a decision by the court.

There are two categories of spousal support in North Carolina: Post-Separation Support and Alimony.

This type of spousal support is intended to provide temporary financial support to a dependent spouse. Post-Separation Support typically remains in effect until alimony is determined, dismissed or denied. However, remarriage or cohabitation by the dependent spouse, the death of either party or the resumption of the marital relationship will terminate a Post-Separation Support obligation set forth in a court order.

This type of spousal support typically has a longer duration than post-separation support. However, a post-separation support obligation or award does not guarantee alimony will be awarded. There are several factors the court considers when determining whether to award alimony and the duration of such an award. Similar to Post-Separation Support, alimony terminates upon the remarriage or cohabitation of the dependent spouse, the death of either party or the resumption of the marital relationship.