alimony
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She said her alimony was low enough to make her eligible for food stamps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
“The court may also award alimony, which is financial support that helps a dependent spouse,” the law firm adds.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025
For Dorothy, her salary as a substitute teacher doesn’t let her build an adequate rainy day or retirement fund, even though she receives alimony from her ex-husband.
From Salon • Oct. 4, 2024
“Often alimony was awarded on the basis of that,” because typically “the economically weaker party is going to be the most harmed by divorce.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024
It was a court order addressed to Jack So-and-so, informing him that if he didn’t pay his back alimony he would be in contempt and punishable.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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