What if I need more alimony?

Similar to child custody and child support orders, post-separation support orders or alimony can be modified even after a divorce has been ordered and finalized by the court. Spousal support or alimony is a court-ordered provision requiring the supporting spouse to...

Can I Get Attorney’s Fees from My Ex?

Costs can add up quickly in a divorce. It’s not only the expense of the divorce itself that can be significant but also the expenses that are simply a natural part of moving from one home and one shared set of expenses to two. It’s only understandable, then,...

Can Alimony be Reduced Due to Financial Difficulty?

Many people feel the need to modify their alimony obligations when their small business becomes financially strained. The option to modify your alimony payments only exists if certain requirements are met.  If you are seeking to amend your alimony payments or if you...

Understanding Alimony in North Carolina

In typical divorce proceedings, the court considers five main factors: grounds for divorce; division of property; custody of children; child support; and awarding alimony. Today, most issues in divorce proceedings are resolved between the parties without court...

Sexless Marriages and Divorce

While North Carolina is a no-fault divorce state, the absence of sex in a marriage can be important for establishing fault in other circumstances, such as awarding post-separation support, awarding alimony, and obtaining a divorce from bed and board. A divorce from...

How Can I Catch a Cheating Spouse in the Act?

Feelings that a spouse has been unfaithful can create different levels of emotional distress. For some, the intuitive inkling that an affair is taking place is enough for them to count their losses and move on from the relationship. For others, the distress will not...