Depending on financial circumstances, many people will end up paying or receiving alimony after a divorce. However, most people don’t actually understand how alimony is decided and what it is for. This infographic explains the process of getting alimony, and describes the common situations where alimony is given. It also explains the statistics on alimony. For example, it explains how many people pay it each year in the United States. It also explains how much alimony is paid each year.

Infographic by what you need to know about alimony