Alimony is payment that is required by the court for a spouse that was unemployed, usually due to family obligation. The length of time and amount of payment will vary from state to state. California, like other states, have an established formula that they use to calculate the alimony payment. This will be in addition to any child support payment that is also due to the spouse. Additional
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