Alimony isA) awarded only if the wife is employed and the couple had children.B) less common than in the past.C) money that men have to pay for child support.D) fees paid to the courts for the divorce.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Alimony is less common than it used to be. It is financial support paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce, and it used to be more commonly awarded to women who were not working outside the home. However, as more women have entered the workforce and become financially independent, alimony is not awarded as frequently.Option A is not correct, as alimony can be awarded regardless of whether or not the wife is employed or if the couple had children.Option C is not correct, as alimony is separate from child support.Option D is not correct, as alimony is not paid to the courts but rather to the ex-spouse.

Alimony is

A) awarded only if the wife is employed and the couple had children.
B) less common than in the past.
C) money that men have to pay for child support.
D) fees paid to the courts for the divorce.

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