What Are The Factors A Court May Consider In Determining Alimony?

In order for a dependant spouse to be granted Alimony by a Court in North Carolina, the court must find that an award is equitable after consideration of all relevant factors. According to the North Carolina General Statute, the court should consider all of the following factors to be relevant:

During a trial for Alimony, under North Carolina General Statute 50-16.3A(b) the trial court must support its award or denial of Alimony with findings of fact on each of these factors if either the plaintiff or defendant has presented sufficient evidence.

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