1 Adult blood-forming stem cells in the bone marrow can give rise to any of the red or white cells of the blood system.  Adult stem cells in the intestine can form all the cell types of the intestinal lining.
Alimony Paid A deduction is allowed for the total amount paid to a former spouse during the taxable year for alimony or separate maintenance under a court decree. Child support payments don't qualify as an alimony deduction.
Alimony is a way of making the divorce a little more fair. If one partner has spent all of their time taking care of the household, the children and the necessary jobs which donât earn an income â they can quickly be left without the means to support themselves after a divorce.