Spousal Support Options In North Carolina
These are two common types:
- Post-Separation Support: Financial compensation for a dependent spouse after a couple separates. Post-separation support typically gets paid out over a 12-month period.
- Alimony: Payments a dependent spouse gets after divorce. Alimony can be paid as a fixed amount or over a specified period. Alimony typically helps dependent spouses maintain their standard of living after the marriage ends.