Dear weary1:
Greetings. It is unlikely she will be entitled to anything other than half the bank accounts (but only the funds deposited into them during the marriage). If the marriage is going poorly, separate sooner than later, especially if you don’t want to pay alimony, etc.
Now, I want to be clear…she is legally “entitled” to alimony, but it is likely she would pay much more in attorney fees than she would ever receive from you. I would hire an attorney and have them negotiate a separation agreement for you in order to avoid long range attorney fees. Thank you.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.787.6668 main phone
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Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
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