In the USA, alimony payments in a divorce settlement are treated as deductions from the adjusted gross income by the payer, but the recipient treats them as income for tax purposes.
Community property refers to property acquired during marriage and is recognized in nine states in the U.S. whereby the law presumes the property to be the product of joint efforts.
Garnishment is a legal process where a court orders an employer to withhold all or part of an employee's wages, directing the funds to the court or a party that has secured a legal judgment against the employee. This can occur in situations such as divorce settlements or debt repayment.
