If he earns more money than you and you are dependent on his income to meet your monthly expenses you may be entitled to alimony. If he will not agree to this, you may need to file a lawsuit and ask the court to address this issue. When you separate all of your marital assets would be divided equally, including the assets you have accumulated in your own name.
If you would like the court to address the issue of alimony and property division you must request this before you file for divorce. If the divorce is finalized before you have addressed these issues before the court, you lose the right to ask the court to address these issues in the future.
Helena M. Nevicosi
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.787.6668 main phone
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Charlotte, NC 28262
Main Phone: (704)307.4600
Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044
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Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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