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

“The court may also award alimony, which is financial support that helps a dependent spouse,” the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch

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

From MarketWatch

From there, he does the math: alimony payments, two kids in private schools, multiple car payments, all the fancy bells and whistles of a life that is over-leveraged.

From Salon

For Dorothy, her salary as a substitute teacher doesn’t let her build an adequate rainy day or retirement fund, even though she receives alimony from her ex-husband.

From Salon