Alimony & Post-Separation Support

Strategic Advocacy for Spousal Support in North Carolina Divorce

When one spouse has significantly more financial resources than the other, spousal support becomes one of the most sensitive—and often contested—issues in a North Carolina divorce. Whether you are requesting support or defending against it, the outcome can have a profound effect on your financial future.

At Robinson & Lawing, LLP, we represent clients in post-separation support and alimony matters with clarity, discretion, and tenacity. We help clients understand their rights, present compelling financial evidence, and negotiate or litigate fair outcomes—particularly in complex or high-net-worth cases.

Understanding Spousal Support in North Carolina

North Carolina recognizes two main types of spousal support:

• Post-Separation Support (PSS): Temporary financial support awarded during the separation period, generally before a final alimony determination is made.
• Alimony: Ongoing or lump-sum financial support awarded based on the dependent spouse’s need and the supporting spouse’s ability to pay.

Spousal support is not automatic. It is based on factors including:

• Duration of the marriage
• Standard of living during the marriage
• Income and earning capacity of both spouses
• Health, education, and employment history
• Contributions to the marriage, including homemaking and child-rearing
• Marital misconduct, including adultery or abandonment

We help clients build or challenge support claims with detailed financial disclosures, evidentiary documentation, and expert analysis when needed.

High-Income and Complex Support Cases

In high-asset divorces, spousal support disputes often involve closely held businesses, deferred compensation, equity holdings, investment income, or hidden assets. Our attorneys work with forensic accountants, business valuation professionals, and financial advisors to uncover the full economic picture.

Whether you are the dependent spouse seeking meaningful support or the supporting spouse concerned about overreach, we develop and present a fact-based case designed to withstand scrutiny.

We also address:

• Modification of existing alimony due to changes in income, retirement, or remarriage
• Termination of spousal support based on cohabitation or changed circumstances
• Enforcement actions for unpaid support obligations

Mediation and Settlement of Support Disputes

Spousal support matters can often be resolved without court intervention. We routinely use mediation to negotiate temporary and long-term support agreements tailored to your financial reality. These private, practical resolutions often allow clients to avoid costly litigation and maintain dignity throughout the divorce process.

We prepare our clients thoroughly, anticipate opposing arguments, and fight for support terms that are fair, enforceable, and grounded in fact.

Why Choose Robinson & Lawing

Our attorneys bring sharp financial insight and strategic advocacy to every spousal support case. Whether you are fighting for security or defending your financial stability, Robinson & Lawing delivers focused, experienced representation backed by decades of complex family law litigation.

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If you’re facing questions about alimony or post-separation support in North Carolina, contact Robinson & Lawing, LLP today. We’ll help you understand your rights, evaluate your options, and move forward with confidence.