Loflin v. Loflin

BROCK, Chief Judge.

In order for a spouse to be entitled to alimony, alimony pendente lite, or counsel fees, that spouse must be a dependent spouse. Little v. Little, 18 N.C. App. 311, 196 S.E. 2d 562 (1973). The burden of proving dependency is upon the spouse asserting the claim for alimony or alimony pendente lite. Under G.S. 50-16.1(3) the dependency of the spouse asserting the claim may be established by proof that such spouse is either (a) actually substantially dependent upon the other spouse for his or her maintenance and support, or (b) substantially in need of maintenance and support…