Can Alimony be Reduced Due to Financial Difficulty?

If you have been divorced and are obligated to pay alimony, can that payment amount be reduced due to financial difficulty? The short answer is yes – if an appropriate motion is made, and a substantial change in circumstances is shown. Let’s take a closer look...

Alimony in North Carolina

Who’s Entitled to It – and Why? Alimony. Also known as spousal support, many people who are contemplating divorce are familiar with the term – and many know that alimony is support paid from one spouse to the other in the event of a divorce. What fewer people...

What is post-separation support?

Most people typically think of alimony when considering monetary support and divorce. However, if you rely on your spouse’s income, you may qualify for post-separation support. While alimony is monetary support that originates when the divorce decree is entered,...