Alimony is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to another during or after divorce. This category covers how alimony works, what factors courts consider when setting it, and how payments may change or end. You'll find straightforward answers to common questions about spousal support—whether you're trying to understand what alimony is, how it differs from child support, or what happens to payments over time.
The articles here address practical questions: how courts decide who pays and how much, what types of alimony exist, how long payments typically last, and what can trigger a change in the payment amount. You'll also learn about tax treatment of alimony and what happens if circumstances shift significantly after a divorce is finalized.