palimony
/ˈpælɪmoʊni/
noun
- Financial support paid by one former unmarried partner to another after they separate, similar to alimony for married couples.
- The court awarded palimony to the woman who had given up her career to support her partner's business.
- Palimony laws vary by state, and not all places recognize the right to support after a breakup.
- After their long-term relationship ended, she sued her ex-partner for palimony.