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Since there is no set formula for calculating alimony in North Carolina, a judge has extremely broad discretion for determining and awarding alimony. You will want to have an experienced family law attorney advocating for your interest when the court is considering the issue of alimony.

In most cases, the court will award alimony for the duration of half the length of the marriage. For example, if a couple was married for 10 years, the dependent spouse would get 5 years of alimony. But, the court may deviate from this at any time depending on the circumstances of each spouse.

Spousal support is available to economically dependent spouses in North Carolina. Either spouse may be eligible for alimony if they are unable to meet their own reasonable financial needs or maintain their standard of living during the marriage without the other spouse's income or assets.

In NC divorces, assets are typically divided by equitable division (which could be a 50/50 distribution of assets if that is considered equitable). In some cases, courts divide assets by community property division (where both spouses get ownership).

If you sign a separation agreement with your spouse, it could be used to eliminate alimony. The agreement must contain an explicit provision that waives post-separation support and/or alimony. North Carolina family law no longer requires proof of marital fault when requesting a divorce or alimony.

In most cases, the court will award alimony for the duration of half the length of the marriage. For example, if a couple was married for 10 years, the dependent spouse would get 5 years of alimony. But, the court may deviate from this at any time depending on the circumstances of each spouse.