# Length of marriage **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [May 14, 2006, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/length-of-marriage/3275 "2006-05-14T22:26:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2006, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/length-of-marriage/3275/1 "2006-05-14T22:26:11Z")
Dear nomorebs: Greetings. Let’s see what I can and cannot answer: 1. The statute does not state a minimum period of time for alimony. 2. There is no such thing as a typical alimony award and the income of the parties is only one factor. I cannot give a number on this website - as it would be more reasonable to sit down with an attorney in person or on the phone and have them examine the entire situation. 3. Real estate in another state is divided the same way the real estate in NC is divided if it is marital. 4. Marital misconduct is behavior that usually harms the other spouse. Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. 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. ---
**Author:** ![nomorebs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b4bc9f/32.png) [@nomorebs](https://forum.rosen.com/u/nomorebs)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2006, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/length-of-marriage/3275/2 "2006-04-10T14:28:23Z")
I have read that alimony depends on how long the marriage lasted in North Carolina. I would like to know just how long the marriage must last to be considered for alimony? and what is typically awarded to the dependant spouse if the supporting spouse makes about $500,000.00 a year? Also, how is real estate in another state divided? Is it still equitable if it is in another state? What does “Marital misconduct of a spouse” mean? Thank You.