Rehabilitative Alimony
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
Related Terms
alimonybridge-the-gap-alimonydurational-alimony