Carthage, NC asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for North Carolina

Q: I am married disabled women with 2 children that was abandoned by my husband , is spousal support available for me?

We moved here in N.C on 5/2018 from Md. and my husband sent us ahead to a rental property that he was supposed to accompany us when he found employment but instead ask for an divorce again after reconciliation when he had abandoned us before in Md.

1 Lawyer Answer
Angela L. Haas
Angela L. Haas
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: You should be entitled to spousal support, if he has any disposable income after meeting his reasonable monthly expenses, and you have not committed adultery. The sooner you file an action for Post-separation support and alimony, the better.

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