spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Sia’s estranged husband says he’s owed more than $260,000 per month in spousal support amid his divorce from the pop singer-songwriter.
—Rachel Scharf, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Phypers also asked for additional spousal support on top of half of Richards' OnlyFans earnings.
—Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Richards' attorney told Fox News Digital Phypers was arrested on spousal abuse charges.
—Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Sia’s estranged husband says he’s owed more than $260,000 per month in spousal support amid his divorce from the pop singer-songwriter.
—Rachel Scharf, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Javid cited irreconcilable differences and asked that the court terminate its ability to award both she and Feight spousal support.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Phypers also asked for additional spousal support on top of half of Richards' OnlyFans earnings.
—Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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