Rehabilitative Alimony

Spousal Support

Temporary support designed to help a spouse become self-supporting through education or job training.

Example

She received rehabilitative alimony to complete nursing school over two years.

Canadian Equivalent

In Canada, this is referred to as Compensatory Support / Non-Compensatory Support (SSAG framework distinguishes basis for support).

Jurisdiction Variations

CALIFORNIA

Vocational Training / Gavron Warning

California courts issue 'Gavron warnings' requiring supported spouse to become self-supporting

OREGON

Transitional Spousal Support

Oregon calls rehabilitation-focused support 'transitional spousal support'

NEW-JERSEY

Rehabilitative Alimony

New Jersey specifically defines rehabilitative alimony in its 2014 reform

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