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.
Similar to limited duration alimony awards, rehabilitative alimony is alimony that is paid only for a specific term. The idea behind rehabilitative alimony is that the dependent spouse can be supported during their attempt to educate or train themselves for employment. Note that rehabilitative alimony does not end as a result of remarriage.