Sometimes called alimony, spousal support is financial support paid to a former spouse.
Spousal support (also known as "Alimony") is money paid by one spouse to the other to maintain his or her customary standard of living.
An order that one spouse pay the other a sum of money either in a lump sum or periodically for a set period of time or indefinitely.
Collections for alimony to a former spouse.
An order established for the support of a former spouse that is issued by a court.
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Payment for support of an ex-spouse (or a spouse while a divorce is pending) ordered by the court. More commonly called alimony, spousal support is the term used in California and a few other states as part of new non-confrontational language (such as "dissolution" instead of "divorce") now used since divorce is "no-fault" in all states but two.
Money ordered to be paid permanently or for a specified period of time to support a spouse or former spouse.
Court-ordered support of a spouse or ex-spouse; also referred to as "maintenance" or "alimony."
or “alimony” is money given to a former spouse to help support him or her.
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Financial allowance from one spouse to the other ordered by the court during separation or dissolution of marriage; alimony.