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Payments made to a separated or divorced spouse as required by a divorce decree or separation agreement.
The term alimony usually and technically means an allowance for spousal support and is distinguishable from property division and child support.” In Re Marriage of Sjulin, 431 NW2d 773 (Iowa 1988)· “The difference between the assignment of property under §46b-81 and alimony under §46b-82 . . . . The purpose of property assignment is equitably to divide the ownership of the parties' property . . . . On the other hand, periodic and lump sum alimony is based primarily upon a continuing duty to support . . . .” Dubicki v. Dubicki, 186 Conn. 709, 714, footnote 2 · “An award of alimony is based primarily on a spouse's continuing duty to support . . . . General Statutes §46b-82 governs the award of alimony and specifically states it may be in addition to a property distribution award . . . .” Martone v. Martone, 28 Conn. App. 208 at 217 (1992).
A payment made to a former spouse following divorce or a legal separation.
Money paid from one spouse to another to meet the obligations of marriage after a divorce.
The money paid to a former spouse by the other spouse for support or rehabilitation. The requirement to pay alimony is the result of a court order or settlement agreement that sets forth the amount and duration of payments
Payments made to or on behalf of a spouse or former spouse under court order.
payment made after divorce by one spouse for the support of the other spouse. Also called spousal support or spousal maintenance.
Money payable by a person to their spouse (including de facto spouse) or former spouse after they are separated or divorced.
Financial payments made to help support a spouse or former spouse during separation or following divorce. Also called spousal support or spousal maintenance.
court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated
A regular support payment by one divorced spouse to the other
Monthly payments received by an ex-spouse. Payments must be received continuously for three years to be counted toward qualifying income for a loan.
also known as “maintenance†and “spousal supportâ€, alimony is the money paid by one spouse to another following a divorce
Another word for spousal support. Normally awarded to compensate for financial hardships suffered due to the marriage or the breakdown of the marriage.
or Spousal maintenance is the pay me nt of support for one spouse provided by the other spouse from the future inco me or earnings of the paying spouse. Alimony usually terminates upon the death of either spouse or the remarriage of the person receiving spousal maintenance. Pay me nts received are usually taxable to the spouse who receives the maintenance, and deductible by the spouse who pays.
An old expression used to describe spousal support. Now that you know what it is, don't use it. Call it spousal support.
Also called maintenance or spousal support. In a divorce or separation, the money paid by one spouse to the other in order to fulfill the financial obligation that comes with marriage.
Support paid by one ex-spouse to the other as ordered by a court in a divorce (dissolution) case. Alimony is also called "spousal support" in California in some states. Usually it is paid by the male to his ex, but in some cases a wealthy woman may have to pay her husband, or, in same-sex relationships the "bread winner" may pay to support his/her stay-at-home former partner. Many counties and states have adopted formulas for alimony based on the income of each party. Payment of alimony is usually limited by time based on the number of years of marriage. Lengthy marriages may result in a life-time of payments. A substantial change in circumstance, such as illness, retirement, or loss of income, can be grounds for the court to grant a modification or termination of the payment. Failure to pay ordered alimony can result in contempt of court citations and even jail time. The level of alimony can be determined by written agreement and submitted to the court for a stipulated order. Income tax-wise, alimony is deductible as an expense for the payer and charged as income to the recipient. Alimony is completely different from child support.
Payment of support from one spouse to another, either after the divorce or during the time the divorce is pending, now more commonly referred to as "maintenance." See " maintenance."
payments made to support a current or former spouse.
"An amount given to one spouse to another while they are separated. Historically, the word ""alimony"" referred to monies paid while spouses were legally separated but stilled wedlocked. Where they were divorced, the monies payable were then referred to as ""maintenance"" but this distinction is now in disuse."
Alimony is monetary compensation provided by one spouse for the benefit of the other. It is most often awarded to a spouse who sacrificed his/her career to attend to child care and/or household responsibilities during the marriage. If you were not economically dependant on your spouse, you generally will not be eligible to receive alimony. Alimony is not related to child support. You can receive one, both, or none.
Alimony is a payment to or for a spouse or former spouse under a divorce or separation instrument. It does not include voluntary payments that are not made under a divorce or separation instrument. Alimony is deductible by the payer and must be included in the spouse's or former spouse's income.
Also called maintenance or support. See Maintenance.
A court ordered allowance that one spouse pays to the other for maintenance and support while they are separated, while they are divorcing, or after they are divorced.
The right of either spouse to receive support from the other.
a payment made by one spouse to another for support after a divorce or separation.
Money or other property paid to support one's spouse after a divorce or separation, in some cases.
Money paid by one divorced spouse to another for support of that spouse.
In New York alimony is called maintenance.
Support payable to a divorced spouse as required by a divorce decree or legal separation agreement.
a payment of support provided by one spouse to the other.
Court-ordered spousal payments that is separate and apart from child payments. It may be paid in one lump sum or in installments. It can be temporary or permanent.
Payment of support (not child support) from one spouse to another so that the spouse receiving the payment can maintain the lifestyle that he/she was accustomed to during the marriage. Also called spousal support or maintenance. Return to List
The money allowance one spouse must pay another by order of a court during or after a divorce action.
Money or other financial support awarded to a spouse in a divorce action for his or her separate support. lt is usually awarded only where one spouse has been dependent on the other or has less earning power than the other and for a temporary period of time. Also called spousal support.
A type of payment from one former spouse to another that is agreed to as part of a divorce settlement. Alimony is tax-deductible for the person who pays it and taxable income for the person who receives it. See adjustable gross income.
Payments made to a divorced or separated spouse as required by a divorce decree or legal separation agreement.
Alimony is a monthly payment made to an ex-spouse usually as determined by the courts. If you are receiving alimony, payments must be received continuously for one year to qualify as income for a loan, mortgage or otherwise.
The money paid by one ex-spouse to the other for support under the terms of a court order or settlement agreement following a divorce. Except in marriages of long duration (ten years or more) or in the case of an ailing spouse, alimony usually lasts for a set period, with the expectation that the recipient spouse will become self-supporting. Alimony is also called "spousal support" or "maintenance."
A court-ordered payment for the support of one's estranged spouse in the case of divorce or separation.
Periodic payments made under a divorce decree or a written separation agreement toward the support of a former spouse. Alimony may be taken as a deduction from adjusted gross income by the person who pays it, while the person who receives it must claim it as a taxable income.
Alimony is qualifying payments to an ex-spouse that can be deducted as adjustments to income whether or not you itemize. The recipient must include the payments in his or her taxable income.
(known in Britain as Child Support payments) Regular and continuing payments paid to an ex-spouse/partner.
Pousal financial support ordered by the court. Allegation: A statement or assertion made without proof.
Alimony, maintenance or spousal support is an obligation established by law in many countries that is based on the premise that both spouses have an absolute obligation to support each other during the marriage (or civil union) unless they are legally separated. In some instances the obligation to support may continue after separation.