alimony
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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
Some state laws allow for lifestyle alimony, meaning the court could grant a nonworking spouse support that maintains the quality of life they are accustomed to.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
My ex-husband, 74, was ordered by the court to pay $1,500 per month in permanent alimony and to maintain a life-insurance policy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
However, the Supreme Court upheld a 2bn won alimony payment for Ms Roh.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
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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