Reimbursement Alimony
Support compensating a spouse for financial contributions that benefited the other's career or education.
Example
She was awarded reimbursement alimony for supporting him through medical school.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Compensatory Support (under SSAG — recognizes contributions to other spouse's career/education).
Jurisdiction Variations
NEW-JERSEY
Reimbursement Alimony
New Jersey specifically codifies reimbursement alimony for educational/career contributions
OREGON
Compensatory Spousal Support
Oregon calls this 'compensatory spousal support'
Related Terms
alimonyrehabilitative-alimonyspousal-support