spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Erin Clements, People.com, 9 May 2025
The pair reached a settlement in January, which included no spousal support from either party.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 May 2025
Hall requested spousal support and asked the court to terminate Haack's ability to receive spousal support from him.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 May 2025
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Adjective
And in a legal document filed by Haack and obtained by PEOPLE in October 2024, the HGTV star alleged that Josh requested $65,000 per month in spousal support from her.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 9 May 2025
The pair reached a settlement in January, which included no spousal support from either party.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Noun
Both Sean and Carrie signed a stipulation and waiver of the final declaration of disclosure, leaving issues relating to child support, custody, spousal support, division of property, tax matters, legal fees and more to be determined privately.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 May 2025
Hall requested spousal support and asked the court to terminate Haack's ability to receive spousal support from him.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 May 2025
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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