Alimony

Marriages require sacrifices. Usually, one spouse gives up their employment opportunities to take care of the household, while the other gives up time they could spend with their children to receive an income. The spouse who stayed at home has no way of supporting...

The aftermath of divorce brings all sorts of concerns for the under-earning spouse. If you do not have a career during your marriage, or if you earn significantly less than your spouse, you may worry how you will be able to support yourself and your children after the...

Those who have gone through a divorce can tell you that there is so much more to the process than simply going your separate ways. In fact, divorce is often comprised of mini cases within one large case. North Carolina courts take everything from child custody to...

Since many spouses depend on one another for financial support, North Carolina courts take that into consideration during divorce. The court may order one spouse to pay alimony to the other for a set time or permanently. While no set rules exist for alimony in most...

Spouses in North Carolina considering divorce may wish to learn about the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on their future plans for spousal support and alimony. In the past, the recipient paid taxes on the alimony while the payer could deduct the sum. This...

The Republican tax bill, which was signed into law in December 2017, will affect alimony payments for people in North Carolina and throughout the country who get divorced in 2019 or later. Under the old tax laws, the person who pays alimony does not pay tax on the...

North Carolina residents that are considering divorce and might need to negotiate alimony might be affected by a proposed change in the law that could affect payment amounts. The changes relate to the provision that allows those who pay alimony to claim the amount as...

North Carolina couples who are ending their marriage often have to make difficult decisions about asset division and ongoing maintenance payments. These issues can become even more challenging if they have children.It is not unusual in a divorce for one spouse to make...

North Carolina residents who are paying or receiving spousal support might be interested in actor David Hasselhoff's alimony case. The actor, who has been paying support to his ex-wife, has filed a petition in the court to stop paying it altogether. According to media...

When North Carolina couples get a divorce, one person may be obligated to pay alimony. Usually, the recipient must pay taxes on the alimony while the payer can deduct it from taxes. However, there are several provisions that must be in place before this deduction will...