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Alimony

usgb/ˈælɪməʊni/Volume
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Divorce Specific

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

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She couldn't claim alimony because they were never legally married.
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Legal Obligation

Alimony is ordered by a court, making it a legal requirement, not a voluntary agreement.

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The judge decreed that alimony must be paid monthly.
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Gender Neutral

Both men and women can be required to pay alimony depending on financial circumstances.

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