# Wife asking for large alimony **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [December 5, 2007, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/wife-asking-for-large-alimony/5350 "2007-12-05T09:16:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2007, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/wife-asking-for-large-alimony/5350/1 "2007-12-05T09:16:47Z")
I cannot tell you if the alimony amount is reasonable without reviewing your entire financial situation. It sounds like it may be time for you to consult with an attorney and review the specific facts of your case with them. Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[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 only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![siig2006](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/90db22/32.png) [@siig2006](https://forum.rosen.com/u/siig2006)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2007, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/wife-asking-for-large-alimony/5350/2 "2007-12-05T08:51:27Z")
Long story but here goes. My wife and I have been separated since last Jan. During this time, no separation agreement was signed. She had an attorney draw one up asking for 1000$ monthly for 25 months which I agreed to, but for some reason she refused to sign. During the whole year, because I didn’t want her to go through any major upheavals, I still paid anywhere from 1000-1100$ a month so she could pay rent, expenses, and car payments. Today I get notice she changed the agreement to 1500$ for FOUR years. Our one year of separation comes up in Jan and I urgently need to know what to do. 1500$ is half my monthly pay… I don’t know how I am supposed to live and pay my bills with paying that.