Alimony/Support Statutes

§50-16.10. Alimony without action
§ 50-16.10. Alimony without actionAlimony without action may be allowed by confession of judgment under G.S. 1A-1, Rule 68.1. 
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§50-16.1A. Definitions
§ 50-16.1A. DefinitionsAs used in this Chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Alimony" means an order for payment for the [...]
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§50-16.2A. Postseparation support
§ 50-16.2A. Postseparation support(a) In an action brought pursuant to Chapter 50 of the General Statutes, either party may move for postseparation support. The verified pleading, verified [...]
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§50-16.3A. Alimony (16 factors )
§ 50-16.3A. Alimony (16 factors )(a)  Entitlement. - In an action brought pursuant to Chapter 50 of the General Statutes, either party may move for alimony. The court shall award alimony to [...]
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§50-16.4. Counsel fees in actions for alimony, postseparation support
§ 50-16.4. Counsel fees in actions for alimony, postseparation supportAt any time that a dependent spouse would be entitled to alimony pursuant to G.S. 50-16.3A, or postseparation support [...]
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§50-16.6. When alimony, postseparation support, counsel fees not payable
§ 50-16.6. When alimony, postseparation support, counsel fees not payable(a)  Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 319, s. 4. (b)  Alimony, postseparation support, and counsel fees [...]
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§50-16.7. How alimony and postseparation support paid; enforcement of decree
§ 50-16.7. How alimony and postseparation support paid; enforcement of decree(a) Alimony or postseparation support shall be paid by lump sum payment, periodic payments, income withholding, or by [...]
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§50-16.8. Procedure in actions for postseparation support
§ 50-16.8. Procedure in actions for postseparation supportWhen an application is made for postseparation support, the court may base its award on a verified pleading, affidavit, or other [...]
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§50-16.9. Modification of order
§ 50-16.9. Modification of order(a)  An order of a court of this State for alimony or postseparation support, whether contested or entered by consent, may be modified or vacated at any [...]
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§50-17. Alimony in real estate, writ of possession issued
§ 50-17. Alimony in real estate, writ of possession issuedIn all cases in which the court grants alimony by the assignment of real estate, the court has power to issue a writ of possession when [...]
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Contempt of Court Statutes
Contempt of Court Statutes Click on a statute title for the full text. § 5A-11. Criminal contempt § 5A-12. Punishment; circumstances for fine or imprisonment; reduction of punishment; [...]
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