Whedon v. Whedon

WHICHARD, Judge.

Plaintiff contends the court applied an incorrect standard in determining the amount of permanent alimony.

“Alimony shall be in such amount as the circumstances render necessary, having due regard to the estates, earnings, earning capacity, condition, accustomed standard of living of the parties, and other facts of the particular case.” G.S. 5046.5(a) (1976). The award will not be disturbed absent a clear showing that the court abused its discretion by ordering payments which are manifestly unsupported by reason. Clark v. Clark, 301 N.C. 123, 128-29, 271 S.E. 2d 58, 63 (1980).…