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spousal support n. payment for support of an ex-spouse (or a spouse while a divorce is pending) ordered by the court. More commonly called alimony, spousal support is the term used in California and a few other states as part of new non-confrontational language (such as "dissolution" instead of "divorce") now used since divorce is "no-fault" in all states but two. (See: alimony, divorce) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is to be a decrease in the amount of family support or spousal support tied to a contingency of a child of the payor parent. Actor and writer Charlie Shanian is seeking spousal support from Spelling, according to papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. Dato-Nodurft $1,505 per month in spousal support until their divorce became final. |
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