Every state will have various rules revolving around alimony. In some states, there are temporary, periodic, reimbursement, or permanent types of alimony. This may mean if you pay alimony, it only has to be once in a while. It will be dependent on the other spouse and the lifestyle you lived while married. The best way to get the best payment plan on alimony is by having an attorney represent you and share accurate information with the judge.
Temporary Alimony
This type of alimony is for the adjustment period or while the divorce is taking place. It is calculated similarly to child support. It can also happen while the divorce is going on; if that is the case, there may be a new alimony agreement after the divorce is legal and over.
Periodic Alimony
Alimony that is periodic means that it goes to a spouse for a specific period of time, and the arrangement may be modified. If a spouse gets married the alimony will terminate or if the spouse dies.
Reimbursement Alimony
This type of alimony may be the most complicated to sort out and hard to prove. This is alimony based on the time, effort, and money the spouse put into their partner’s resources.
Permanent Alimony
Permanent alimony is not often rewarded unless you and your spouse have been in a long term marriage and the other cannot support themselves at all. Age, disability, and absence from a job may qualify a person for receiving long-term alimony.