It is not easy to go through a divorce, but many people do go through it at some point in their lives. In Western cultures, such as in the United States, over 90% of people marry before they're 50 years old. Happy marriages are helpful to both parties, but when marriages don't go as planned, they can be harmful.
Alimony can be a great way to get back on your feet
Alimony can be an important payment for some people. For example, women who stayed home to raise their children may have taken less time on their careers and need alimony to help support them as they go back to school or focus on moving forward and upward at work.
