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FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE
1. What is ALIMONY?
There are basically three
types of alimony: permanent, rehabilitative, and temporary.
Whether or not you are entitled to alimony depends on the
specifics of each case. It is determined by one parties' need
and the other parties' ability to pay and a number of other
factors. Permanent alimony usually requires that one party
support the other party until remarriage of the party getting
support or death of either party. Rehabilitative alimony
requires that one party support the other for a period of time
until the party getting support gets a job or finishes school.
It is for a limited period. Temporary alimony helps one party
pay bills and support themselves while waiting to be divorced.
Alimony, like
child support, can be modified after a divorce is over based
upon a substantial change in the financial situation.
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