Spousal Support
/ˈspaʊzl səˈpɔrt/
Definitions
- (n.) Financial payments made by one spouse to the other after separation or divorce to provide economic support.
The court ordered spousal support to ensure the lower-earning spouse could maintain a reasonable standard of living.
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Commentary
The terms spousal support and alimony are often used interchangeably, though some jurisdictions distinguish between the two based on duration or purpose.
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