Calculating Alimony When it comes to a divorce, the first thing that frightens most people is the term alimony. To some individuals, it means paying large sums of money to the other partner for the rest of their life and to others it means losing everything they have ever owned. To get the facts right, alimony is a financial award given to the ex-spouse, only until he or she is able to support him or herself. Common Alimony Questions Some of the common questions that many people frequently ask about alimony include the following: – How long do I pay the […]