Alimony can be even less popular than child support to those who are ordered to pay it by the court. But just like child support, there can be consequences for failing to pay alimony. These consequences can range from penalties, suspension of licenses, and even the possibility of jail time.

Divorce, separation, and breakups often mean that two parties who previously worked to support one household are now required to support themselves and/or their children in two separate household. Spousal and child support is intended to ensure that the financial burdens are fairly allocated so the spouse with less income receives...

Child support is the obligation of both parents, but it is the non-custodial parent who is required to pay the custodial parent a certain amount each month (or on a more frequent basis depending on parties’ pay schedules). Child support is intended to meet the needs of the child or children...