Maintenance Payments from a Greensboro Divorce Lawyer

The short version

Maintenance payments can be awarded in a divorce or separation action for either party. A court will not consider marital misconduct when determining a maintenance award. Unlike child support payments, maintenance is not awarded according to a schedule or specific calculation. Whether to award it or not, and if so how much and for how long is up to the court, which considers:

The financial resources of the party seeking maintenance
Rehabilitative training (the time necessary for the party seeking maintenance to obtain the training or education needed to make them employable in suitable employment)
Standard of living during the marriage or domestic partnership
Age, physical and emotional condition of the party seeking maintenance
Financial obligations of the party seeking maintenance
The other party’s ability to meet their own needs and pay maintenance
Length of the marriage or domestic partnership (maintenance is generally not awarded for short-term marriages/domestic partnerships of less than 3 years)

For more court considerations, contact a Greensboro Divorce Lawyer. Because the court has so much discretion in making this determination, it is advisable to have the representation of an attorney.

If you or a loved one is considering a Greensboro Divorce Lawyer, contact Garrett, Walker, Aycoth, & Olson.

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This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.