Why does a spouse get alimony?

The answer to this question is complex, with a lot of variables.

In general, alimony is awarded to help the spouse who earns less support himself or herself and begin a new life after a divorce. Alimony is not intended to be permanent. It is awarded for a limited amount of time, usually based on the length of the marriage.

The main reason that spouses are eligible for alimony is because they are unable to make a living on their own, and so need help getting back on their feet after the divorce. It's also used to compensate an ex-spouse who gave up their career in order to support their family, or to pay for time spent raising children.

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One of the biggest questions you might have when filing for divorce is what to do about alimony. It's a big word that can make it seem like there are a lot of complicated things going on. Really, though, it's pretty simple: alimony is just money paid from one spouse to another after they're divorced. That's really it. It's not a punishment or an award or something that you get because your marriage was bad or ended badly - it's money that one spouse pays to another because that person needs help getting back on their feet and being able to live independently after the end of their marriage. The big question, then, is why someone would need to be supported in this way. This is more complicated, but the short answer is that a spouse may need alimony if they're unable to earn enough money in order to take care of themselves financially while they look for work, go back to school, or otherwise decide what they want to do with their lives. If you've been married for less than ten years, you'd be best served by scheduling a consultation with an experienced lawyer who can help you sort through any questions you have and give you advice specific to your case.

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