Post-Separation Support
McKnight Law helps separated clients receive spousal support.
Post-Separation Support in Wake County
North Carolina doesn’t have a spousal support calculator, meaning the amount you receive is at the judge’s discretion based on the factors presented to the judge. It’s wise to have a Wake County post-separation support lawyer by your side in this process.
Who Qualifies for Post-Separation Support?
Your Wake County post-separation support lawyer will help you determine if you qualify. However, basic requirements include:
- You are legally married.
- You are financially dependent on the supporting spouse.
- You don’t have the resources to meet your obligations or maintain the standard of living you enjoyed during the marriage.
- The other spouse can afford to pay spousal support.
Marital Misconduct And Post-Separation Support
It’s important to remember that the judge can also consider marital misconduct by the supporting spouse. If that spouse engaged in such conduct, they might be ordered to pay a higher amount of support. Your Wake County post-separation support lawyer can help you present evidence to prove any misconduct.
Duration Of Post-Separation Support
Post-separation support is meant to be a short-term bridge to long-term alimony, if applicable. The judge will set a date for it to expire when issuing the order. Typically, the judge puts the order in place for a term long enough to last until a full hearing on alimony.
Also, your support could come to an end if you get a job and can handle your expenses, or you reconcile with your spouse. In addition, the order might terminate if you begin living with a romantic partner who is not your spouse.
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- Purposeful Consultation – Discuss all your needs and ask us all your questions during your consultation to find out all the ways we can assist you. If you would like to move forward, we can begin building your case quickly.
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- Covers All Areas of Family Law – Our Wake County family law attorneys represent clients in separations, divorces, custody cases, alimony, child support, and more.
- Committed to Clients – McKnight Law is dedicated to all the clients we serve. We find solutions to complex problems and work quickly to help our clients move forward with their cases.
- Compassionate Services – We understand that family law cases are difficult for our clients. Our compassionate legal services take the stress away, so our clients can focus on family and loved ones instead of court hearings and cases.
Purposeful Consultation – Discuss all your needs and ask us all your questions during your consultation to find out all the ways we can assist you. If you would like to move forward, we can begin building your case quickly.
Five-Star Reviews – McKnight Law has a five-star rating on Google and numerous accolades on other websites.
Covers All Areas of Family Law – Our Wake County family law attorneys represent clients in separations, divorces, custody cases, alimony, child support, and more.
Committed to Clients – McKnight Law is dedicated to all the clients we serve. We find solutions to complex problems and work quickly to help our clients move forward with their cases.
Compassionate Services – We understand that family law cases are difficult for our clients. Our compassionate legal services take the stress away, so our clients can focus on family and loved ones instead of court hearings and cases.
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