# No children involved **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [February 9, 2005, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-children-involved/1812 "2005-02-09T19:17:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2005, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-children-involved/1812/1 "2005-02-09T19:17:17Z")
Dear sweetsue1029: Greetings. First, you have not provided me the right information to determine whether or not alimony will be an issue. If you are wondering about alimony, you need to determine first whether you are a supporting spouse and whether or not she is a dependent spouse. As far as the credit cards, do you know if she used the cards during the marriage? Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Divorce 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 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:** ![sweetsue1029](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@sweetsue1029](https://forum.rosen.com/u/sweetsue1029)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2005, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-children-involved/1812/2 "2005-02-14T08:10:14Z")
I do not know who would be considered the dependant,we both work but she makes a substantial more than I do in pay.and as for the credit cards we used thenm for a while but my name is nowhere on the cards or any receipts she may have.How do I determine who is the supporting spouse? ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2005, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-children-involved/1812/3 "2005-02-18T13:01:48Z")
Dear sweetsue1029: Greetings. If your spouse earns more income than you do, then you are the dependent spouse. If you are the dependent spouse, then you are entitled to alimony - not the other way around. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Divorce 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 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:** ![sweetsue1029](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@sweetsue1029](https://forum.rosen.com/u/sweetsue1029)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2005, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-children-involved/1812/4 "2005-02-20T11:15:55Z")
Hi again, once we separate and file for divorce,how long before i must start paying her on the bills we have gathered together since we were married…Like I said there are no children,have only been married 6 years,and we do not own any property only vehicles,and have several credit cards that are to the maximum.She says I have to help her pay these bills,even though my name is not on any of them. ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2005, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-children-involved/1812/5 "2005-02-23T13:50:41Z")
Dear sweetsue1029: Greetings. Equitable distribution - which is the division of assets and debts - is separate from the divorce. Either of you can try now to negotiate and resolve this issue prior to divorce. Once the divorce is granted and if the equitable distribution issues were not resolved in a separation agreement or in a court order, then property and debt pass to the parties’ listed on the debt. Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Divorce 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 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:** ![sweetsue1029](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@sweetsue1029](https://forum.rosen.com/u/sweetsue1029)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2005, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-children-involved/1812/6 "2005-02-05T21:26:19Z")
If my wife and divorce and there are no children from this union and we own no property will I have to pay her alimony,.Also she had credit cards before we were married will I have to help pay these off?