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 (Also referred to as Spousal Support) Court-ordered payments to an ex-spouse that is separate and apart from child support payments. It can be temporary or permanent. BCSE will enforce a spousal support order but not obtain or modify an order for spousal support.