Cultural Sociology &lt;span class=&quot;hi-underscore&quot;&gt;of&lt;/span&gt; Divorce: An Encyclopedia

Robert E.Emery

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Alimony Law, U.S.

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Robert E. Emery
In:Cultural Sociology <span class="hi-underscore">of</span> Divorce: An Encyclopedia
Chapter DOI:https://doi.org/10.4135/9781452274447
Subject:Relationship Counseling, Dysfunctional Families, Unpartnering & Divorce

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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.

Background: English Common Law

U.S. divorce law, like much of ...

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