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Alimony Law, U.S.
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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