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alimony
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alimony

In the USA, money allowance given by court order to a former spouse after separation or divorce.

The right has been extended to relationships outside marriage and is colloquially termed palimony. Alimony is separate and distinct from court orders for child support.



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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
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
It''s important to know what your options are in a divorce action before making any decisions Laws governing family matters like divorce, custody, child support, mediation, property and spousal support vary from state to state
 
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