Hatcher v. Hatcher

The only question presented by this appeal is whether the order appealed from contains sufficient findings of fact to support an award of alimony pendente lite and counsel fees.

G.S. 50-16.8(f), which is applicable to this case, provides: “When an application is made for alimony pendente lite, the parties shall be heard orally, upon affidavit, verified pleading, or other proof, and the judge shall find the facts from the evidence so presented.” (Emphasis added.) As pointed out by Parker, J., in Blake v. Blake, 6 N.C. App. 410, 170 S.E. 2d 87, the present statutory requirement for findings of…