Spousal Support Attorney: Monroe, North Carolina
Will alimony be a part of your separation or divorce?
Not every separation or divorce includes alimony. When spousal support is included, it may be for the duration of the separation only, for a defined period of time after the divorce, or indefinitely. Talk to a family law attorney at the Caldwell Helder Helms & Robison law firm in Union County, North Carolina.
Call (704) 289-4577 or e-mail us for an appointment
Alimony is based on need and the ability to pay. Your lawyer can explain whether spousal support is likely in your divorce.
At Caldwell Helder Helms & Robison, an initial, one-hour consultation with a family law attorney is $250.
Post-separation support is a temporary form of alimony provided by the court. The spousal support usually lasts for 12 to 18 months. A judge will set the amount at a temporary hearing or it may be detailed in your separation agreement.
Property distribution may take the place of alimony. When alimony is necessary, it is often preferable in many situations to arrange a spousal support settlement at the time of divorce — a one time distribution of property.
Spousal support may be ordered for a limited time or indefinitely. In a long-term marriage when one spouse has a limited ability to earn an adequate living, spousal support may be indefinite. In other cases, alimony may be awarded for a limited readjustment period — five years, for example.
Please review our Family Law Information Center.
When you need an attorney in Union County, you can trust the experience and long tradition of service at the Caldwell Helder Helms & Robison law firm. Contact us for a consultation.
