The North Carolina Court of Appeals clarifies that non‑economic marital misconduct cannot justify an unequal equitable distribution in Wheeler v. Wheeler, a new published decision affecting divorce cases across North Carolina.
Read MoreHow does a judge determine the amount and duration of an alimony award? One of the goals of alimony is to ensure that a dependent spouse has adequate resources to meet his or her needs in accordance with the standard of living established by the parties during their marriage.
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