alimony
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Some debts are now allowed to be discharged, including most taxes, student loans, child support, alimony and certain fines.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
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
I truly believe I could live on about $3,000 per month — my Social Security plus the $1,500 monthly alimony.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
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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