Contemporary Alimony

I. Introduction II. History of the Law … A. Recognition in England … B. Recognition in America III. The Nature of Alimony … A. Alimony Pendente Lite … B. Permanent Alimony … C. Alimony without Divorce IV. Should the Law of Alimony be Modified or Abolished? … A. Arguments for Alimony … B. Arguments against Alimony … C. Methods of Modification or Limitation Now in Use … 1. Alimony for the Husband? … 2. Community Property? … 3. Modification of the Decree? … 4. Alimony Based on Fault? … 5. A Percentage Limitation? … 6. Method of Payment V. Conclusion