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

The agency has said that it cannot make inmates comply with state court orders for payments such as child support or alimony but that it incentivizes them to do so through regular payment plans.

From Washington Post

During her husband’s tenure as president, Mrs. Sadat was seen as a staunch advocate of women’s rights and pushed for laws granting women the right to alimony and custody of children in cases of divorce.

From Washington Post

Unable to secure subsequent employment and saddled by alimony complications, there was no room in my dad’s household to be embarrassed by austerity or scraping for crumbs.

From New York Times

Other income that isn’t subject to withholding includes alimony, interest and dividends, and taxes on the sale of stocks or other investments.

From Seattle Times