Sample Alimony Letters

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This article will list the components of some sample alimony letters that can be used to prove the amount of spousal support received from a former spouse.

You may be asked to sign a statement about alimony received.

When an Alimony Letter is Used

In a situation where you are asked to prove your income and you are receiving alimony payments, the alimony letter is used to prove the amount you are receiving. This would be necessary if you are applying for subsidized housing or government-issued health insurance that is issued based on income.

Sample Alimony Letters: Forms Used

Sworn Statement/Affidavit

Rather than setting the information out in the form of a letter, it can take the form of sworn statement/affidavit. An alimony/child support affidavit used when applying for subsidized housing will include the following information:

  • Tenant/Applicant's Name
  • Property Name
  • Type of Support Being Received (Alimony or Child Support, or Both)

Proof of Alimony and/or Child Support Payments must be attached to the affidavit. The following documentation is considered proof of payments received:

  • A Statement Issued by the Court House
  • A Statement Issued by the Public Assistance Office
  • A Copy of the Divorce Decree
  • Copies of Checks
  • A Letter from the Child Support Enforcement Agency Confirming the Amount Paid
  • Copy of the Signed Separation Agreement

The person signing the affidavit will then indicate whether they are entitled to receive support alimony or child support payments. If so, the names and ages of the children being supported will be listed. Also included is the amount being received per week or per month.

The person signing the form will also need to spell out whether they expect to receive the full amount owing in the next 12 months. If not, they are asked to explain why not.

In the alternative, the person must state whether they are not entitled to receive any alimony and/or child support payments pursuant to an order made by the Court. In a situation where the person is attempting to collect alimony or child support as ordered, this must be set out on the form. Again, the names and ages of the children who are owed support are listed.

If the applicant is not actively taking steps to collect unpaid alimony or child support payments, then they must indicate this as well.

At the bottom of the form, the applicant must date and sign the form, declaring that the information contained on it is true and complete.

Statement of Support Received

Another form is a Statement of Support Received. This version includes the following information:

  • The Recipient's Name
  • The Non-Custodial Parent's Name
  • The Names and Dates of Birth of Any Minor Children

The next part of the form ask the individual to indicate which of the following situations applies:

  1. An Order from a child support agency has awarded support
  2. A Court Order is in place awarding alimony and/or child support
  3. No order for alimony and/or child support is currently in effect

A table on the form is to be filled in indicating the amount of alimony and/or spousal support received each month.

The final item before the document is signed is the individual is asked whether they lived with the non-custodial parent at any point since an order for child support was issued. If the answer is yes, then the individual is to supply further information about the time period when the cohabitation occurred.

These sample alimony letters will give you some idea of the type of information you will need in a situation where you need to indicate how much spousal support you receive each year. You need to keep careful records of this amount, since you will need to declare as income on your annual tax returns.

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