Plumides, Romano, and Johnson, PC

Plumides, Romano, and Johnson, PC

  • FacebookFacebook
  • LinkedInLinkedIn
  • YoutubeYoutube
  • TwitterTwitter
  • Google My BusinessGoogle My Business
  • 704-333-9900
  • Home
  • Our Team
    • Gregory Plumides
    • Michael Romano
    • Richard B. Johnson
    • Toni Primiano
    • Our Staff
    • Our History
  • Practice Areas
    • Family
      Law
    • Criminal Defense
    • Personal Injury
    • Workers Compensation
  • Education Library
    • Family Law FAQ
      • Child Support Calculator
    • Criminal Defense FAQ
    • Personal Injury FAQ
    • Workers Compensation FAQ
    • Video Center
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact

Determining alimony in North Carolina divorce cases

October 9, 2018

Divorcing couples in North Carolina and around the country are often unclear about how alimony is calculated. This is a contentious issue that can derail divorce negotiations and lead to protracted legal battles, but understanding why alimony is ordered and how judges approach the matter could help spouses to avoid this pitfall. Discussing the topic unemotionally is especially important when the spouse initiating divorce proceedings will be receiving alimony payments or one spouse earns considerably more than the other.

The length of time that a couple was married is a major consideration when determining spousal support payments. Spouses who have only been married for a few years are rarely awarded alimony, but even spouses who have been married for decades may be denied support in some situations. In North Carolina for example, judges may deny alimony when spouses have committed adultery.

Spouses often must also establish that they are financially dependent on their husbands or wives before judges will consider an alimony award in divorce cases. When people plan to return to a career that they gave up after getting married, a form of spousal support known as rehabilitative alimony may be awarded to help them to cope financially while they transition back into the workforce. While alimony payments are generally made monthly, spousal support can also be paid in a lump sum or by transferring assets during property division negotiations.

Attorneys with family law experience may encourage couples to avoid bitter alimony disputes by entering into post-nuptial agreements. However, they could also advise them to negotiate in good faith and work toward an agreement that is essentially fair. Post-nuptial agreements should also be revisited regularly and updated when incomes have changes. This is important because judges might not accept agreements that are inequitable or do not reflect the couple’s current financial situation.

Recent Posts

  • Just because you did it, doesn’t mean you’re guilty!
  • A legal separation can make your divorce easier
  • Toni Primiano Joins Plumides, Romano, & Johnson, PC
  • Taking the Concern of Money and Property out of your Marriage: Why you should consider a Pre-nup and Post-nup Agreement
  • You’ve Decided to Divorce – Now What? Children, Custody and Visitation.

Categories

  • Blog (17)
  • Child Custody (16)
  • Criminal Defense (21)
  • Divorce (54)
  • Domestic Violence (4)
  • Drug Charges (13)
  • Drunk Driving Charges (16)
  • Family Law (1)
  • Felonies (4)
  • Firm News (1)
  • High Asset Divorce (13)
  • Traffic violation (1)

Archives

  • August 2020 (2)
  • January 2020 (5)
  • October 2019 (1)
  • February 2019 (2)
  • January 2019 (2)
  • December 2018 (2)
  • November 2018 (5)
  • October 2018 (4)
  • September 2018 (6)
  • August 2018 (5)
  • July 2018 (5)
  • June 2018 (9)
  • May 2018 (3)
  • April 2018 (6)
  • March 2018 (6)
  • February 2018 (5)
  • January 2018 (6)
  • December 2017 (5)
  • November 2017 (7)
  • October 2017 (4)
  • September 2017 (2)
  • August 2017 (6)
  • July 2017 (4)
  • June 2017 (5)
  • May 2017 (3)
  • April 2017 (3)
  • July 2015 (2)
  • June 2015 (2)
  • May 2015 (2)
  • April 2015 (2)
  • March 2015 (3)
  • February 2015 (2)
  • January 2015 (2)
  • December 2014 (3)
  • November 2014 (2)
  • October 2014 (2)
  • September 2014 (2)
  • August 2014 (2)
  • July 2014 (2)
  • June 2014 (2)
  • May 2014 (2)
  • April 2014 (2)
  • March 2014 (2)
  • February 2014 (2)
  • January 2014 (2)
  • December 2013 (1)

What our clients are saying

Mr. Romano is an amazing family law attorney.  He has been my attorney for over 5 years and I have never been disappointed.  His experience and expertise in Family law, in my opinion, supersedes all others in the field.  Mr. Romano and his team are very knowledgeable, thorough, professional, and personable. I highly recommend Mr. Romano and his team without reservations. If you're in need of a Family law attorney, Mr. Romano is your guy!
-Ivette C
You never know all the questions you should ask so it was a blessing that they listened and provided plenty of recommendations as well as assisted with claim, deeds etc. They know what to expect and provided a service without being pushy and will go at a pace you want and explain the laws so that you can understand all the legal speak.
-Paul S

CONTACT US

You deserve to have a skilled legal advocate on your side who will protect your best interests. We will do just that.

To schedule a consultation, please call our office in Charlotte at 704-333-9900, or contact us online. Plumides, Romano & Johnson

2115 Rexford Road, Suite 320 Charlotte NC 28211
704-333-9900
704-358-0536

 

charlotte-family-divorce-separation-alimony-childsupport-dui-dwi-defence-trial-attorneys

Plumides, Romano & Johnson, PC

Explore

  • Home
  • Our Team
  • Practice Areas
  • Contact Us

Resource

  • Education Library
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Sitemap

Follow

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
  • Twitter
  • Google My Business

Legal

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
704-333-9900
CONTACT US
2115 Rexford Road, Suite 320 Charlotte NC 28211

Child Support Calculator
x