§59.  Deductions from gross income; alimony payments

In computing net income, deductions shall be allowed for amounts paid as alimony, including alimony pendente lite, by husband or wife under order of court of competent jurisdiction.  This Section shall not apply to that part of any payments which the terms of the judgment fix, in terms of an amount of money or a portion of the payments, as a sum which is payable for the support of minor children of the person making the payments.