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... > marital status > divorce > cultural sociology of divorce > history of divorce and marriage > U.S. alimony law

... > marital status > divorce > cultural sociology of divorce > history of divorce and marriage > U.S. alimony law

... > marital status > divorce > cultural sociology of divorce > history of divorce and marriage > U.S. alimony law

... > marital status > divorce > cultural sociology of divorce > history of divorce and marriage > U.S. alimony law

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U.S. alimony law

Definition

Alimony is derived from the Latin term alimentus, which means nourishment or sustenance. Traditionally, it referred to the economic support provided to a woman who was living apart from her husband after divorce. [Source: Cultural Sociology of Divorce: An Encyclopedia; Alimony Law, U.S.]

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history of divorce and marriage

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