Alimony is often an issue in divorce when one spouse has financially supported the other during the marriage. Usually, the dependent spouse must prove that he or she is the dependent spouse and that the other spouse is the supporting spouse. There is no legally mandated amount concerning the amount of Alimony awarded. In North Carolina, adultery or illicit sexual behavior can impact the outcome of Alimony. If the dependent spouse committed the act, the court must deny the Alimony claim. If the supporting