Alimony is a financial support payment ordered by a court to be paid to a former spouse after a divorce or separation. It is typically awarded to help the lower‑earning spouse maintain a similar standard of living and may be temporary or permanent, depending on jurisdiction. The term is commonly used in legal and family law contexts.
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1:04Adjudication
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1:01Affidavit
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0:58Alimony
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1:03Antecedent
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1:03Arbitration
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1:02Biological
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0:58Consent
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0:56Decree
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1:00Deposition
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0:58Divorce
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