{"id":398,"date":"2022-03-03T11:41:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T11:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=398"},"modified":"2025-08-05T21:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:48:26","slug":"alimony","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fdfamilylaw.com\/practice-areas\/alimony\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockville Alimony Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fait & DiLima Family Law is here to guide you through alimony proceedings related to your legal separation or divorce.<\/p>\n

What is Alimony?<\/h2>\n

Alimony is the legal obligation of one person to support their spouse financially (partially or fully) before, during or after divorce. The party with the financial capability to provide support is usually required to pay alimony. Some divorces don\u2019t include the issue of alimony at all.<\/p>\n

While the concept is straightforward, the reality is that several factors go into alimony considerations. It is easy to find something to disagree about, whether it be the amount, duration or method of the alimony to be paid.<\/p>\n

What is the Difference Between Alimony and Child Support?<\/h3>\n

Alimony is paid to support a spouse or former spouse. Child support is paid to support minor children. Neither alimony or child support are taxable or deductible for tax purposes.<\/p>\n

Who Can Receive Alimony?<\/h3>\n

In the past, it was usually the wife who received alimony, in today\u2019s climate, either spouse can receive spousal support or alimony.<\/p>\n

Factors in Determining Alimony<\/h3>\n

There is no fixed formula or calculator that we can use to determine how much alimony is to be paid by a person to their spouse. To make a fair and equitable decision, the court will look at:<\/p>\n