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When a couple divorces, alimony is often ordered as part of the divorce settlement. In the state of Alabama, if a couple was married less than10 years, alimony is paid for half the number of years of marriage. If married longer than ten years, alimony could continue until the spouse dies or remarries.

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The husband will have to pay alimony till the wife gets married again.

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Actually, it depends on the state and the final terms of the divorce.

Usually, if the marriage was less than 10 years, the alimony typically is limited to half the term of the marriage.

A long term marriage divorce may state 'until he dies, she dies, or until she remarries.' The husband may also reserve the right for alimony should he have significant loss of income and/or the wife has a significant increase of income (i.e., wins lotto).

It may be prudent to check if he is benefiting from a live-in lover's income. If so, the alimony could be reassessed for an increase.

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There's no fixed for how long a husband has to pay alimony. Everything depends on the court order and the circumstances of the case. The alimony amount may be paid in lumpsum at a time or it may be paid as per monthly maintenance. If one needs more details they can look for Siddhartha Shah and Associates on the following details. If one needs more information they inquire on the following details

Phone: 093222 86663

email: lawyersidd_gmail.com

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He will have to pay his wife alimony till the day she gets married for the second time.

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At what age does child support payments end? Generally, at 19 years of age. Alabama see link

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Ten years

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Can you kick an 18 year old in Alabama out of your house?

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