CCPA withholding limits only apply for orders addressing both child and spousal support. North Carolina doesn't provide a formula for calculating postseparation support or alimony.In Wake County, both spouses are required to complete a Financial Affidavit, which establishes their income levels and expenses, both on the date of separation. There are no guidelines or formulas in North Carolina law to determine how much alimony a dependent spouse should receive. This handout will cover court orders for the two kinds of spousal support that exist under state law -- postseparation support and alimony. There are two types of spousal support that a dependent spouse may receive – post-separation support and alimony. Post-separation support is temporary. (17) "Responding tribunal" means the authorized tribunal in a responding state or a foreign country. Many things go into the calculation of spousal support in North Carolina. Unfortunately, there is no alimony calculator or magical equation.