Match each term with its definition.

Question

A. short-term, lump sum alimony awarded to a spouse for the purpose of transitioning from married to single status
B. support awarded for the duration of the divorce process
C. awarded for a limited period of time, to assist a spouse in becoming self-sufficient
D. seldom granted, but most appropriate for people with health issues or of advanced years who will be unable to attain self-sufficiency
E. one or both spouses relinquish their right to ask for alimony
F. alimony in the amount of $1.00 per year; it allows the spouse to preserve the jurisdiction of the court in case of a change in circumstances
G. where a non-degreed spouse is compensated for his/her contribution to the student spouse's getting an advanced degree that results in higher earning capacity
H. usually awarded after a short- or moderate-term marriage, it is longer than bridge-the-gap, but cannot exceed the length of the marriage
I. a form of support made to a spouse in one single payment.
J. short-term, lump-sum alimony for the purpose of transitioning from married to single status

Answer 1

A. Bridge-the-gap alimony
B. Pendente lite alimony
C. Rehabilitative alimony
D. Permanent alimony
E. Waiver of alimony
F. Nominal alimony
G. Reimbursement alimony
H. Durational alimony
I. Alimony in solido
J. Transitional Alimony