alimony

Example Sentences

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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

However, the Supreme Court upheld a 2bn won alimony payment for Ms Roh.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

Buffett spelled it out in his 2014 letter to Berkshire shareholders with all the subtlety of a divorce lawyer explaining alimony.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

A prenup can also have rules on other issues, like how to share custody of an animal or if alimony will be expected.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 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