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alimony

[al-uh-moh-nee] / ˈæl əˌmoʊ ni /


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The Supreme Court had already separately ordered Chey to make an alimony payment to Roh of 2 billion won.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

In this case, you would need to file an appeal with an appellate court, a motion to modify alimony, and/or a motion to vacate a prior order.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

The first judge ruled that he was required to continue paying the alimony and also ordered him to pay the arrears.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

She said her alimony was low enough to make her eligible for food stamps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

That I should have more respect, and it was my husband’s duty to pay the bills, and if he couldn’t, I should leave and get alimony.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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