Spousal Support / Alimony
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is the monetary payment from one spouse to a dependent spouse. Spousal support may be awarded to either a husband or wife after a divorce, and it serves to help the dependent spouse maintain the standard of living that was set during the marriage.
Determining spousal support amounts and duration may be very complex and the source of much disagreement in a divorce. Specific laws and regulations regarding spousal support / alimony will vary from state to state.
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