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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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2023
The luxury real estate agent will not receive spousal support as his tax-free payment will be granted upfront as opposed to over time.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2023
Carol is technically due 50% of Bob’s rate, or $1,600 in spousal benefits.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 3 Sep. 2023
Federal ethics law requires top officials from all branches of government, including the justices, to file annual disclosures listing investments, gifts, outside income and the source of spousal income so that the public can assess potential conflicts of interest.
—Ann E. Marimow, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023
After the women broke up, Barnett publicly outed King by suing her for spousal support in 1981.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2023
The main aim of King’s December court filing was to seek spousal support and other means of assistance, such as housing and healthcare, as well as to gain access to her own assets and tax documents to prepare for a possible divorce trial, Ratner said as part of the filing.
—Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
That means that Alice, the teacher, will still get $280 in spousal benefits from Ted’s record.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 3 Sep. 2023
Answer: Her benefit is probably a spousal benefit, which is based on your work record.
—Liz Weston, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2023
Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Nov. 2023
Emily also requested that the court terminate the ability to award spousal support.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
At the time, the government did not offer full spousal benefits for gay couples.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Nov. 2023
Back then, free spousal labor was common in government service: during much of the Cold War, even into the 1980s, wives of politicians and diplomats were expected to serve as full-time adjuncts.
—TIME, 18 Oct. 2023
The documents also revealed that Turner-Smith filed to terminate the court's ability to award spousal support to either party.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
The documents also reveal that Turner-Smith has filed to terminate the court's ability to award spousal support to either party.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023
King said in the documents that Allman owed her $25,000 in outstanding spousal support payments.
—Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
Per the documents, the black-ish actor, 53, will pay his ex-wife spousal support as well as cover her attorney fees.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
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Adjective
The luxury real estate agent will not receive spousal support as his tax-free payment will be granted upfront.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2023
The luxury real estate agent will not receive spousal support as his tax-free payment will be granted upfront as opposed to over time.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2023
Carol is technically due 50% of Bob’s rate, or $1,600 in spousal benefits.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 3 Sep. 2023
Federal ethics law requires top officials from all branches of government, including the justices, to file annual disclosures listing investments, gifts, outside income and the source of spousal income so that the public can assess potential conflicts of interest.
—Ann E. Marimow, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023
After the women broke up, Barnett publicly outed King by suing her for spousal support in 1981.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2023
The main aim of King’s December court filing was to seek spousal support and other means of assistance, such as housing and healthcare, as well as to gain access to her own assets and tax documents to prepare for a possible divorce trial, Ratner said as part of the filing.
—Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
That means that Alice, the teacher, will still get $280 in spousal benefits from Ted’s record.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 3 Sep. 2023
Answer: Her benefit is probably a spousal benefit, which is based on your work record.
—Liz Weston, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2023
Noun
Turner-Smith also asked that neither party receive spousal support, and that her former husband pay her attorney fees.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Nov. 2023
Emily also requested that the court terminate the ability to award spousal support.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
At the time, the government did not offer full spousal benefits for gay couples.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Nov. 2023
Back then, free spousal labor was common in government service: during much of the Cold War, even into the 1980s, wives of politicians and diplomats were expected to serve as full-time adjuncts.
—TIME, 18 Oct. 2023
The documents also revealed that Turner-Smith filed to terminate the court's ability to award spousal support to either party.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
The documents also reveal that Turner-Smith has filed to terminate the court's ability to award spousal support to either party.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023
King said in the documents that Allman owed her $25,000 in outstanding spousal support payments.
—Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
Per the documents, the black-ish actor, 53, will pay his ex-wife spousal support as well as cover her attorney fees.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
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