Dear justdonald:
Greetings. If your spouse earns more than you do…then she is the supporting spouse and therefore you would normally be entitled to alimony (if you did not have affair), but no alimony for her. Now, there are a few cases where a wife/husband helped their spouse through medical school or law school…and then they may be entitled to alimony.
Yes, I would file for equitable distribution, but remember that you may have to travel back to North Carolina very often. 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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