Palimony
/ˈpæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/
Definitions
- (n.) Financial support granted by a court to a partner after separation, based on an implied or oral agreement rather than legal marriage.
After their breakup, she sued for palimony to receive financial support from her former partner.
Forms
- palimony
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Commentary
Palimony claims depend on demonstrating agreement or equitable considerations between parties who cohabited without marrying.
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