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• Due to the varying factors that need to be considered, it is somewhat impossible
to have a dependable estimate on the right amount to be paid. Unlike child
support, payments are usually not regulated. Since there are basically no
enforcement laws, the paying spouse can default and go without facing any
punishment. However, the spouse receiving alimony payment can decide to take
legal actions against the former spouse. He/she can put in place a judgment of
contempt thus giving the other party no other choice but to perform his/her
financial responsibilities or face the wrath of the law in case of default. But,
unfortunately, this is only applicable in some states.
• Whenever alimony is awarded, it is otherwise regarded as a rehabilitative
measure. The end to an alimony payment depends on when the spouse receiving
the payment will be able to take care of themselves without external help. In
some cases, the divorce decree does not state when alimony payments will
probably end. Payments must be made only when the court deems it fit to stop
them. Other factors that bring about the end of an alimony payment include
when the payer dies when the former spouse remarries or on a date specified by
the court.
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