No. 12,142 in German
unterhaltszahlungen
"Unterhaltszahlungen" means "alimony or maintenance payments."
In a sentence
Die Unterhaltszahlungen werden monatlich an die Ex-Ehepartnerin überwiesen.
The alimony payments are transferred monthly to the ex-wife.
The word 'Unterhaltszahlungen' is used here to refer to regular payments made to support an ex-partner, indicating a legal obligation after separation.
Er musste seine Unterhaltszahlungen erhöhen, nachdem sich die finanzielle Situation seiner Familie geändert hatte.
He had to increase his alimony payments after his family's financial situation changed.
In this sentence, 'Unterhaltszahlungen' highlights the adaptability of payment amounts based on changing circumstances, typically reflecting the recipient's needs or payer's capacity.
Unterhaltszahlungen sind oft ein wichtiger Streitpunkt bei Scheidungsverhandlungen.
Alimony payments are often a major point of contention in divorce negotiations.
Here, 'Unterhaltszahlungen' is used generically to discuss the concept of financial support within the context of legal and family discussions.
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