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Avoiding Monthly Alimony Payments<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Amy Vandervort-Clark, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Making monthly alimony or spousal support payments can be frustrating. One alternative to making monthly payments is making a lump sum payment to avoid the consequences of missing a payment.  <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In some situations, you may be able to make a one-time payment for the entire amount of alimony owed<\/a> instead of making monthly payments.<\/p>\n

This article shares how to avoid monthly alimony payments by making a lump sum spousal support payment instead. You\u2019ll also learn about the benefits and tax consequences of receiving lump sum payments.<\/p>\n

Types of Spousal Support<\/h2>\n

Spousal support helps an ex-spouse keep a similar standard of living as when the couple was together. There are many types of alimony or spousal support:<\/p>\n