Alimony
Learn about the basics such as the following: the types of spousal support awarded, factors of spousal support, enforcement, and termination of spousal support.
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Alimony, also known as maintenance or spousal support, refers to payments made by one spouse to the other after a couple divorces. These payments are for living expenses and/or child support.... more
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Alimony pendente lite is alimony paid after a couple separates until the divorce is final. It is designed to provide support during the divorce process so each spouse can maintain his or her standard... more
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Rehabilitative alimony is short-term alimony paid to a spouse until he or she is self-supporting. The spouse can use the payments to acquire new job skills and cover expenses until he or she finds... more
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Divorce is not only an emotionally painful experience, but can also be financially devastating for a dependent spouse. A spousal support (alimony) award can help ease a dependent spouses transition... more
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Alimony (Spousal Support) Modification is a court-ordered change in spousal support. It occurs most often if there is a substantial change of circumstances in the supporting spouse's ability to pay,... more
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Alimony termination occurs either when a former spouse dies or when the court orders alimony to end (as stated in the divorce decree). In many states, alimony may also terminate when the recipient... more
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