
Alimony
Divorce Specific
Alimony is specifically linked to the financial support after divorce, not just any financial support.

She couldn't claim alimony because they were never legally married.
Legal Obligation
Alimony is ordered by a court, making it a legal requirement, not a voluntary agreement.

The judge decreed that alimony must be paid monthly.
Gender Neutral
Both men and women can be required to pay alimony depending on financial circumstances.

Her successful career meant she had to pay alimony to her husband.
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AllowanceMaintenanceProvisionStipendSubsistenceSupport
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