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Spousal Support (Alimony)
When a married couple gets a divorce, a family court judge may order one spouse to make monthly "alimony" or spousal support payments to the other, based either on a settlement agreement between the couple or a decision by the court itself. Below you will find legal information and practical tips on alimony (spousal support). To begin, choose a link from the list.
Spousal Support Basics:
Types of Spousal Support:
- Temporary and Rehabilitative Alimony FindLaw Bookshelf
- Permanent Alimony FindLaw Bookshelf
- Reimbursement Alimony FindLaw Bookshelf
- Lump-Sum Alimony FindLaw Bookshelf
- Alternatives to Monthly Alimony Payments
Spousal Support Eligibility and Calculation:
- Criteria for Ordering Alimony FindLaw Bookshelf
- Are You Entitled to Spousal Support?
Spousal Support: Records and Taxes:
More Alimony Resources:
- Divorce Laws in Your State
- Spousal Support (Alimony) Forms and Information by State
- FindLaw Answers Q&A - Join our online community and talk about alimony and child support.
FAQs
- When do courts award alimony?
- What is rehabilitative support?
- If one spouse supports the other through graduate or professional school, does the supporting spouse have a right to be compensated for increasing the earning capacity of the other spouse?
- What is alimony or maintenance?
- What is permanent support?
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