Rehabilitative alimony Often used by the court for a specific period of time to allow a spouse to become self-sufficient following the divorce. The purpose of rehabilitative alimony is to pursue training or education for a career that will offer a greater earning potential. Rehabilitative Alimony can allow for training and education, as well as the time needed for that training and education. But you have to have a PLAN ! A rehabilitative plan must be submitted to the court in order for this type of alimony to be awarded.