What has been the impact of no-fault divorce on alimony and child support payments?

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Maintained alimony payments at previous levelsNearly abolished alimony and slightly lowered the typical child support amountRaised the obligations for child supportCaused an increase in both alimony and child support for several years following divorce

Explanation

No-fault divorce has largely eliminated alimony awards and led to a modest reduction in average child support payments. It did not maintain alimony at prior levels, nor did it increase child support obligations or cause a rise in both payments after divorce.