Harris v. Harris

Ordinarily, a final order for alimony without divorce terminates an order for subsistence pendente lite. Yow v. Yow, 243 N.C. 79, 89 S.E. 2d 867. Likewise, when the facts are investigated and findings made as a guide to the court in making temporary allowances, they do not affect the ultimate rights of the parties at the final hearing. Peele v. Peele, 216 N.C. 298, 4 S.E. 2d 616.

On the other hand, when the court on the final hearing finds facts based on the defendant’s admissions and his testimony given at the hearing, the court may determine that the relief sought by plaintiff and ordered at…