A divorce decree states that H is to pay $600 per month as alimony and support of three minor children.The decree also provides that the payments will decrease by one-fourth: (1) if the former spouse dies or remarries, and (2) as each child reaches 21 years of age.The first payment was due November 1.H paid $400 in November and $550 in December.How are these payments allocated between child support and alimony?

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To determine how the payments are allocated between child support and alimony, we need to calculate the total amount H should have paid for both categories in November and December.

For November: 
H was supposed to pay $600 in total. 
Since H only paid $400, his payment is reduced by one-fourth because of the missed payment. 
Thus, H owes $450 for child support and $150 for alimony.

For December: 
H was supposed to pay $600 in total. 
Since H paid $550, his payment is reduced by one-fourth because of the overpayment. 
Thus, H owes $450 for child support and $100 for alimony.

Therefore, the total amounts are: 
Child support: $450 + $450 = $900
Alimony: $150 + $100 = $250

So the best choice is D: $712.50 child support and $237.50 alimony.

A Divorce Decree States That H Is to Pay $600