Alimony, derived from the Latin word Alimonia meaning sustenance, refers to the financial support provided by one spouse to the other after a divorce. The purpose of alimony is to ensure that the financially dependent spouse maintains a decent standard of living post-divorce. It can be paid either as monthly installments or as a lump sum amount. https://www.leadindia.law/blog/en/what-is-alimony-in-divorce-cases/