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.
Marital Standard of Living. The purpose of alimony is to prevent one spouse from living in poverty after divorce while the other lives an affluent -- or at least comfortable -- lifestyle. Most judges will begin alimony considerations with a review of the standard of living the spouses enjoyed while married.