Alimony in United States

Alimony Definition

Money paid for aliment or support. The allowance which a husband, by order of court, pays to his wife, living separate from him, for her maintenance. Bish. Mar. & Div. I 549. The term is sometimes restricted to an allowance for a wife’s support, made either pending an action for divorce, or after a decree of divorce. Alimony pendente lite is that ordered during the pendency of a suit. Permanent alimony is that ordered for the use of the wife after the termination of the suit, during their joint lives, or until the further order of the court.

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Money paid for aliment or support. The allowance which a husband, by order of court, pays to his wife, living separate from him, for her maintenance. Bish. Mar. & Div. I 549. The term is sometimes restricted to an allowance for a wife’s support, made either pending an action for divorce, or after a decree of divorce. Alimony pendente lite is that ordered during the pendency of a suit. Permanent alimony is that ordered for the use of the wife after the termination of the suit, during their joint lives, or until the further order of the court.

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Allowances that a court orders one spouse to pay the other for maintenance while they are separated or after they are divorced. The amount of alimony to be awarded is discretionary with the court. In determining the amount to be paid, the court considers each person’s income and ability to provide for himself or herself and family. Temporary alimony is an allowance made pending a suit for divorce (in U.S. law) or separation (in U.S. law) . It includes a reasonable allowance for expenses in preparing the suit as well as for support. In determining the amount of temporary alimony, the court looks into the chances of the other person’s success in the action.Read also about Palimony.

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

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Alimony (Nondischarge of Individual Debts)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of alimony. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Nondischarge of Individual Debts is provided. Finally, the subject of Discharges in relation with alimony is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

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