Support & Alimony

Rehabilitation Alimony

Temporary spousal support designed to help a lower-earning spouse gain education or job skills to become self-sufficient.

Understanding Rehabilitation Alimony

Rehabilitation alimony is awarded for a set period while the receiving spouse obtains training, education, or work experience needed to re-enter the workforce. The court may require a specific rehabilitation plan outlining goals and timelines. It is the most commonly awarded type of alimony and typically ends when the plan is completed, the recipient becomes employed, or the term expires.

Real-World Examples

She received three years of rehabilitation alimony to complete her nursing degree.

Related Terms

Spousal Support

Court-ordered payments from one spouse to another after divorce to help maintain a reasonable standard of living. Also called alimony.

Pendente Lite Support

Temporary spousal or child support awarded while the divorce case is pending, from a Latin term meaning 'during the litigation.'

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