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A negotiated financial settlement paid in one lump sum instead of ongoing alimony payments.

The minimum amount of income allowed to remain with the paying spouse after alimony so that spouse can maintain a basic living standard.

A formula that determines the extent of a non-earning spouse's contribution to the increase in the value of an asset.

Alimony awarded to a spouse to support them while they gain employment skills or education.

A tax rule designed to prevent excessive front-loading of alimony payments in the first post-divorce years.

The circumstances considered when determining the amount and duration of alimony, such as the length of marriage, age, health, and earning capacity of both parties.

Criteria a judge considers when awarding alimony, including the standard of living during the marriage, the length of the marriage, and the age and health of each spouse.

A type of temporary alimony awarded during the divorce proceedings, before the final order.

Before 2019 in the U.S., alimony was deductible by the payer and taxable income to the recipient; for divorce decrees after 2018, it is no longer deductible or includable in income.

A financial payment from one ex-spouse to the other after a divorce, intended to provide financial support.

Changes made to the terms of alimony payments based on a significant change in circumstances.

A court order that allows for the possibility of future alimony, even if it is not initially awarded.

A one-time payment made instead of ongoing spousal support payments.

Alimony that is awarded for a set period of time, which cannot exceed the length of the marriage.

Alimony payments made until a significant event such as the receiving spouse's remarriage, or the death of either spouse.

The act of living with another person in a romantic relationship can impact alimony payments, leading to reductions or termination.

Short-term spousal support designed to cover the immediate costs of transitioning from married to single life.

A standard which evaluates the recipient's need for financial support and the payer's ability to provide that support.

Alimony paid indefinitely until either party dies or the recipient remarries or cohabitates.