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.
The court order will typically state that it shall be paid one half on the first and one half on the 15th of each month. The duration of the alimony is generally until there is a final judgment or any other date that the court sets.