Alimony (also
referred to spousal
support) is a
payment from one
spouse to the other
for the recipient’s
care after the
divorce. Alimony
isn’t necessarily
ordered in every
single case, it is
dependent on the
earning capacities
of both parties as
well as several
other factors, like
the standard of
living established
during the marriage
and the
contributions of
both parties to the
marriage. The length
of the marriage is
also a significant
factor. Alimony
isn’t usually
ordered in a
marriages that are
short term.