Most married people hope that their marriage will last forever.<\/p>\n
Divorcees in some states, however, have learned that even if a marriage does not last forever, alimony sometimes does.<\/p>\n
Under permanent alimony, one party to a divorce makes payments to the other until either party dies or until the payee remarries. Many payees therefore elect not to remarry even when in long-term relationships.<\/p>\n
In some cases, there are good reasons for alimony to be permanent, as even opponents of the system agree. For example, spouses with disabilities that prevent them from working are often awarded permanent alimony. But in some cases, it may seem very unfair for one person to pay for a failed marriage for life while the other receives a subsidized lifestyle.<\/p>\n
Because permanent alimony continues through retirement, some seniors are forced to relinquish a portion of their Social Security income to (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most married people hope that their marriage will last forever. Divorcees in some states, however, have learned that even if a marriage does not last forever, alimony sometimes does. Under permanent alimony, one party to a divorce makes payments to…<\/span><\/p>\n