And yes I do have an attorney…
thanx
Dear Steve777,
In North Carolina, you do not have to prove marital misconduct to be entitled to alimony. Your wife only has to show that she is a dependent spouse. If you want to show that she is intentionally earning less than she could, then you would probably need to hire a vocational expert to testify to that. Otherwise, even given your estimates of her earning potential, you will probably pay her alimony. There is no calculator for determining the amount or length of alimony, but given the facts you have provided, I imagine you could pay anywhere from $1800-$3000 per month, depending on her needs, and for 8-12 years. However, it would be entirely in the judge’s discretion to determine how much and for how long.
Good luck,
Shonnese D. Stanback
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.256.1534 direct voice
919.256.1667 direct fax
919.787.6668 main voice
919.787.6361 main fax
NCdivorce.com
email: sstanback@rosen.com
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Good luck!
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney at Law
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCDivorce.com
919-787-6668
The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action.
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