spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
Examples of spousal in a Sentence
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Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Divorce settlement papers were filed late Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, where Asghari first filed for divorce from the pop superstar in August, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking spousal support and legal fees.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
The actor and personal trainer agreed to give up his rights to spousal support and asked the court to terminate Spears’ right to spousal support too, per the filing obtained Thursday by The Times.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
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Adjective
In a separate court response obtained by PEOPLE, Hunter demanded Williams pay him 23 months in back payments for spousal support from their divorce.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Divorce settlement papers were filed late Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, where Asghari first filed for divorce from the pop superstar in August, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking spousal support and legal fees.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Noun
According to the documents, Chelsea filed for joint custody and spousal support from Jeff.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
The actor and personal trainer agreed to give up his rights to spousal support and asked the court to terminate Spears’ right to spousal support too, per the filing obtained Thursday by The Times.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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