To file for alimony in North Carolina, you typically request separate maintenance or alimony in the divorce complaint. If you don't request alimony during the divorce, you can't request it after the divorce.Alimony is payable from a supporting spouse to a dependent spouse, meaning only a dependent spouse may receive alimony. Typically, the court will award alimony when the couple divorcing have been married for an extended period and have unequal earning potential. North Carolina law does not have a formula for setting alimony. The judge decides how much alimony is appropriate after analyzing many factors. Yes, you would qualify for alimony from your husband unless you, as the dependent spouse, have committed an act of illicit sexual behavior during the marriage. To collect alimony in North Carolina, you must prove financial dependency, substantial need for assistance, and non-adultery or forgiveness for marital misconduct. There are no guidelines or formulas in North Carolina law to determine how much alimony a dependent spouse should receive. To calculate alimony in North Carolina, courts consider numerous factors like earnings, debts, and real estate property.