Alimony

/ˌælɪˈmoʊni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A court-ordered provision for financial support from one spouse to another after separation or divorce.

After their divorce, she received a substantial amount in alimony to help cover her living expenses.

Payments made to a former spouse as part of a divorce settlement.

He was required to pay alimony for three years following the end of their marriage.

Financial assistance provided to former partners that allows them to maintain a similar standard of living post-divorce.

The judge granted her alimony based on her inability to support herself after the separation.

Compensation awarded to a divorced spouse for contributions made during the marriage.

His ex-wife was entitled to alimony since she had sacrificed her career for his job advancement.

A legally mandated payment made to ensure one spouse's financial stability after a marital separation.

The couple negotiated the terms of alimony before finalizing their divorce agreement.

From Latin 'alimonia', meaning 'nourishment' or 'support'.

alimony agreement

A formal arrangement outlining the terms of alimony payments.

alimony law

Legal regulations governing alimony payments.

temporary alimony

Financial support provided during divorce proceedings.

support

Financial assistance provided to someone.

divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage.

spousal

Relating to a spouse.

The 'gold digger fund'

After the divorce, he's going to have to pay her what some call the 'gold digger fund' in alimony.

Cash for the ex

He joked that his alimony payments were just cash for the ex.