Hampton v. Hampton

ARNOLD, Judge.

In order to be entitled to alimony pendente lite one must be a dependent spouse, and the provisions of G.S. 50-16.3 must be met. In Little v. Little, 18 N.C App. 311, 196 S.E. 2d 562 (1973), this Court stated that the trial court must make findings of fact to show three requirements: (1) the existence of a marital relationship; (2) the spouse is either (a) actually or substantially dependent upon the other spouse for maintenance and support, or (b) is substantially in need of maintenance and support from the other spouse; and (3) the supporting spouse is capable of making the…