McLeod v. McLeod
Court of Appeals of North Carolina
APPEAL by plaintiff from Grant, Judge. Judgment entered 16 June 1978 in District Court, CUMBERLAND County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 21 August 1979. On 3 November 1978, plaintiff husband instituted this action against defendant wife seeking an absolute divorce. Defendant filed an answer and counterclaim. Before trial it was stipulated that defendant was a dependent spouse and entitled to alimony.
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APPEAL by plaintiff from Grant, Judge. Judgment entered 16 June 1978 in District Court, CUMBERLAND County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 21 August 1979. On 3 November 1978, plaintiff husband instituted this action against defendant wife seeking an absolute divorce. Defendant filed an answer and counterclaim. Before trial it was stipulated that defendant was a dependent spouse and entitled to alimony. The matter came on for hearing before Judge Grant with the only matters in controversy being the amount of alimony and child support for their two children, and whether the defendant is entitled…
1Opinion of the Court
WEBB, Judge.
[1] Plaintiff contends the amounts awarded as alimony and child support were too liberal, not supported by the evidence and constitute an abuse of discretion. This contention is without merit. The award of alimony is governed by G.S. 50-16.5(a) which says:
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.
Child support is governed by G.S. 50-13.4(c) which says:
Payments ordered for the support of a minor…
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