Spousal support

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Dear Shaker:

Get a NEW ATTORNEY and file for post separation support TOMORROW! Of course there is stuff you can do. Your husband as a supporting spouse is obligated to support you. You may need a new attorney to turn up the pressure. Hire a BOARD CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST or a firm with at least one on staff. Best of luck.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RosenDivorcecom
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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IS IT TRUE THAT ONCE YOU ARE SEPERARTED THAT THE PERSON WHO HAS LEFT NO LONGER HAS TO SUPPORT YOU. WHAT HE MAKES AFTER SEPERARTION IS HIS?
WE HAVE BEEN SEPRARTED FOR 28 DAYS BUT NO PAPERS HAVE BEEN DRAWN UP. HE HAS TAKEN HIS DIRECT MONEY DEPOSIT PAyCHECK AND MOVED IT INTO HIS OWN ACCOUNT. SAYS HE WILL PAY THE BILLS BUT WILL NOT PROVIDE FOR ME. I HAVE BEEN THE DEPENDENT SPOUSE/HOMEMAKER FOR 8 YEARS. ACCORDING THE ATTORNEY IM WORKING WITH HE SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THAT I CAN DO. I’M GOING TO SCHOOL RIGHT NOW AND HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING. IF THIS MAKES ANY DIFFERENCE WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 30 yrs this nov.