The Plaintiff continues to reside in the marital residence and has presented no evidence showing a change in her standard of living since she instructed the Defendant to leave the home. In contrast, Defendant's standard of living has decreased. He resides in an apartment where he has no telephone and has incurred additional expenses. The relative education of the spouses. The Plaintiff has a degree as a nursing assistant and has worked in that capacity within a relevant time in the past.
Defendant has no formal education above the high school level.
The relative needs of the spouse. Plaintiff's evidence failed to show any existing needs she has incurred, except transportation. With that contention, we agree. Our law requires the trial court to consider all the competent evidence and not ignore relevant issues of fact. 71 N.C. App.