Understanding Alimony: What Factors Determine Spousal Support? Alimony, often referred to as spousal support or maintenance, is a legal obligation for one spouse to provide financial support to the other during or after a divorce or separation. It aims to mitigate any unfair economic effects of a divorce by giving consistent income to the lower-earning […]
Spousal support, often referred to as alimony, serves as financial assistance from one spouse to the other after a divorce. Spousal support is meant to assist the spouse who makes less money than the other spouse in maintaining a level of living that is comparable to what they had throughout the marriage. This support can […]