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  2. Alimony - Wikipedia

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    The term alimony comes from the Latin word alimonia ("nourishment, sustenance", from alere, "to nourish"), from which the terms alimentary (of, or relating to food, nutrition, or digestion), and aliment (a Scots Law rule regarding sustenance to assure the wife's lodging, food, clothing, and other necessities after divorce) are also derived.

  3. Divorce in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The New Jersey Matrimonial Bar Association and the Family Law section of the New Jersey State Bar Association have been vehemently fighting against alimony reform, [74] [75] arguing that the New Jersey State Bar Association objected to the inclusion of individuals with a vested interest in reforming alimony on the Blue Ribbon Commission, and ...

  4. Child support in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Historically, the right of a child to the support of his or her parents was regulated solely by the separate states, territories, and Native American tribes. Prior to criminal nonsupport laws, financial support could only be obtained through the doctrine of necessaries, poor law, and legal separation. [4]

  5. Getting a Divorce? What You Need to Know about Alimony - AOL

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    Alimony is a court-ordered sum that one former spouse must pay to another due to a separation or divorce agreement. You might sometimes hear about spousal maintenance or spousal support, which are ...

  6. How Long Will You Have to Pay Alimony? - AOL

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    Divorce is obviously a difficult chapter in anyone's life. In addition to sorting out personal matters, dealing with the financial fallout of divorce is often messy. Whether you are paying alimony ...

  7. Alimony vs. Spousal Support: Which Costs More? - AOL

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    One issue that couples often contend with during the divorce process centers on financial support. Both parties can work together to reach an agreement on alimony or spousal support or in cases of ...

  8. Divorce law by country - Wikipedia

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    Divorce law is governed by the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996. This law was later amended in 2019 by a further third amendment and the subsequent Family Law Act 2019. [129] It is possible to be considered separated while living under the same roof. [130] Divorces obtained outside Ireland are only recognised by the State if either:

  9. Child support - Wikipedia

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    Child-support laws and obligations are known to be recognized in a vast majority of world nations, including the majority of countries in Europe, North America and Australia, as well as many in Africa, Asia and South America. [19] [20] [21]