alimony
Example Sentences
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The law must include regulations allowing the marriage to be declared valid once the individual in question has reached adulthood, as well as rules on alimony payments, the court said in a statement.
From Reuters
Her ex-husband hasn’t paid his alimony and hasn’t been answering his phone, and it’s their eldest child’s birthday this weekend.
From New York Times
The couple did not have children, said they had no community property and neither side had to pay alimony.
From Seattle Times
According to Mr. Schwerin’s rough calculations, Hunter would need to make more than $1 million annually just to cover fixed expenses, including mortgages, alimony payments to Ms. Buhle and tuition for their three girls.
From New York Times
Inmates are allowed to keep large sums of money in their accounts, as long as they’re not dodging ordered debts like child support, alimony or restitution.
From Seattle Times
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