Which of the following statements is true with respect to alimony?

A. The power to award alimony is statutory but alimony decisions are basically left to the discretion of judges absent an agreement between the parties.

B. Term alimony is ordered by the court to maintain the status quo while an action for divorce or separation is pending.

C. Alimony isn't a gender-neutral concept.

D. Alimony is taxable to both the payor and the payee.