The Four Types of Alimony
As most people know, alimony, or spousal support, is a type of arrangement between divorced couples in which one spouse pays the other money as a form of compensation. What many people do not know is that there isn’t just one type of alimony, but many. There are, in fact, four major types of alimony payments, each to address a particular type of need. Many spousal support settlements are combinations of multiple types of alimony arrangements. The four types are: permanent alimony, temporary alimony, rehabilitative alimony, and reimbursement alimony.
Alimony is one of the biggest issues you’ll have to resolve in your divorce settlement, and it’s understandable that it is a big concern to you. If you’re going through a divorce, the West Palm Beach divorce attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 561-353-2800.
The Types
The four types of alimony are:
- Permanent alimony. This type of alimony is paid to allow the spouse with less earning potential to maintain his or her quality of life. It is paid until the death of the payer or the payee, or until the payee remarries.
- Temporary alimony. Temporary alimony is paid during a legal separation, while a divorce is still pending.
- Rehabilitative alimony. Rehabilitative alimony is paid to help a spouse afford education or job training in order to increase his or her earning potential.
- Reimbursement alimony. Reimbursement alimony is paid to reimburse a spouse for an expense, such as helping pay for college.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love is going through a divorce and is concerned about alimony payments, contact the West Palm Beach divorce lawyer, Eric N. Klein, by calling 561-353-2800 today.
