Divorce Settlement

I'm getting divorced and my spouse and I have agreed a total settlement of
her receiving a cash lump sum of $50K coming from my personal investments
(which are totally in my name). She has no cash and no current income. From
what I understand, I will get no tax relief for providing this lump sum, so
I'm wondering if paying at least some alimony might be a better idea? Also,
will she get hit for capital gains, and might she be better getting some of
it as alimony, maybe over the next six months?

Advice gratefully received.

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Rick	Divorce Settlement - Lump Sum or Alimony? I'm getting divorced and my spouse and I have agreed a total settlement of her receiving a cash lump sum of $50K coming from my personal investments (which are totally in my name). She has no cash and no current income. From what I understand, I will get no tax relief for providing this lump sum, so I'm wondering if paying at least some alimony might be a better idea? Also, will she get hit for capital gains, and might she be better getting some of it as alimony, maybe over the next six months? Advice gratefully received.