Securing Support for Spouses After a Divorce
North Carolina Alimony Lawyer
After a couple separates, temporary support may be ordered so that both spouses can meet their needs until an alimony order is entered. After the divorce, alimony may be ordered. It typically lasts from 1/3 to 1/2 the length of the marriage, but could be ordered for longer or shorter periods of time.
At The Baker Law Firm in Fayetteville, we work closely with people as they explore their spousal support and alimony options. We take a personal approach to family law and will work hard to make sure you know your options as we pursue an agreement that meets your unique needs. If an agreement that is in your best interests cannot be reached, we will fight for your interests in court.
Explore your spousal support rights or obligations with an experienced family law attorney. Contact us today to schedule a consultation. If you are deployed or out-of-state, we will work with you to accommodate your unique circumstances.
Temporary Support
After you separate, a post-separation support hearing can be scheduled so that temporary support can be granted until the permanent support order is established. If your spouse is deployed, you may be in need of a temporary support order so that you can meet your needs until your spouse returns and a permanent support hearing can take place.
If you are deployed, you will need to file under the Civil Service Relief Act so that the permanent support hearing is stayed until your deployment ends. If you fail to file under the Civil Service Relief Act, the hearing may take place and permanent alimony may be awarded without your presence.
In determining whether alimony will be ordered, a number of factors, depending on your unique situation, may be considered, including:
- Length of marriage
- Earning capacity
- Incomes of the spouses
- Standard of living during the course of the marriage.
- Educational status
- Marital misconduct, such as infidelity or abandonment
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To discuss your alimony options in a consultation, call 910-728-4804 or contact us online today.
