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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Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Who is eligible for spousal Social Security benefits?
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The firm's approach to family law encompasses a wide range of services, including divorce proceedings, spousal support negotiations, domestic violence restraining orders, custody disputes, parenting changes, and child support matters.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
In addition to child support, the documents filed on Monday, Oct. 21 also note Gruffudd is to pay $1,500 in spousal support to Evans each month starting in September.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Who is eligible for spousal Social Security benefits?
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
Noun
Josh did request spousal support from Christina — though not a specific amount — in his initial divorce petition on July 15.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The firm's approach to family law encompasses a wide range of services, including divorce proceedings, spousal support negotiations, domestic violence restraining orders, custody disputes, parenting changes, and child support matters.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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