North Carolina doesn't provide a formula for calculating postseparation support or alimony. Only a dependent spouse is eligible to receive postseparation support or alimony in this state. North.Alimony is payable from a supporting spouse to a dependent spouse, meaning only a dependent spouse may receive alimony. We encourage you to speak with a family law attorney today. They'll review the datails of your case and help you negotiate spousal support or alimony. There are no guidelines or formulas in North Carolina law to determine how much alimony a dependent spouse should receive. The court shall award alimony to the dependent spouse upon a finding that one spouse is a dependent spouse, that the other spouse is a supporting spouse. In this state court-ordered spousal support is based primarily on need. Periodic alimony awards end if your dependent spouse remarries in North Carolina and will automatically terminate on the date of the remarriage. The amount and duration of alimony are based on multiple factors under North Carolina law.