Hudson v. Hudson

COPELAND, Justice.

The sole issue presented in this appeal is when may attorney’s fees properly be awarded in an alimony and child support case.

The award of attorney’s fees in an alimony action is governed by G.S. 50-16.4. The award of attorney’s fees in child custody and/or support actions is governed by G.S. 50-13.6.

G.S. 50-16.4 provides that:

“At any time that a dependent spouse would be entitled to alimony pendente lite pursuant to G.S. 50-16.3, the court may, upon application of such spouse, enter an order for reasonable counsel fees for the benefit of such spouse, to be paid and secured…