Alimony
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
is the maintenance or support which a husband is bound to give to his wife upon a separation from her; or the support which either father or mother is bound to give to his or her children, though this is more usually called maintenance. In Louisiana by alimony ts meant the nourishment, lodging and support of the person who claims it. It includes education when the person to whom alimony is due is a minor.
Civil Code of L. 246.
Alimony is granted in proportion to the wants of the person requiring it, and the circumstances of those who are to pay it. By the common Jaw parents and children owe each other alimony.
1 Black. Comm. 447; 2 Com. Dig. 498; 3 Ves. 358; 4 Vin. Ab. 175; Ayl. Parerg. 58; Dane’s Ab. Index, h. t.; Dig. 34,1,6.