Alimony

Different Types of Alimony/Spousal support

1. Temporary spousal support – awarded to a party during a divorce proceeding
2. Lump-sum alimony – one lump sum award provided to a spouse upon divorce
3. Periodic alimony – alimony payments made at certain periods of time, generally monthly payments, which end after a specified period of time
4. Rehabilitative alimony – payments made for a spouse to obtain training or education
5. Permanent alimony – alimony payments without any termination date (usually only terminates upon the death of a party or remarriage of the recipient spouse)