This bulletin discusses some of the international, federal, and state laws that apply, or might not apply, to international family support cases. Foreign countries differ greatly on the decision of whether to award alimony, spousal maintenance, and child support.Ways and requirements to end your marriage or domestic partnership, including separation, divorce, property, alimony and enforcement. A valid and legal divorce can only be granted in the "home state" or domicile of either the husband or the wife. Your county clerk of court can give you a petition for divorce form along with instructions on how to complete it. Once you are divorced, you cannot sue for alimony or "spousal support" in North Carolina. Spousal support is available to economically dependent spouses in North Carolina. What factors will a judge consider? If you are unable to do this, you should speak to an attorney. A former spouse must have been awarded a portion of a member's military retired pay in a State court order.