My spouse and I were separated after 3 months. I filed for divorce after the 1-year waiting period. The answer included a request for alimony. At the pro se hearing the judge continued the case for full trial.
Is there any chance of my ex-spouse receiving alimony? I didn’t know about the answer or request for alimony until it was announced at the hearing. Should I respond to the answer or just wait until the full trial?
An award of alimony in NC is based on 16 Factors, including the duration of the marriage.
A three month marriage is not likely to have an award of alimony to either party because three months is not enough time to establish an accustomed standard of living during the marriage.
You should file a reply to the counterclaim for alimony by admitting or denying each allegation.
Anna Ayscue
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