spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 8 June 2025
The filing also showed that Gifford is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their 7-year-old son Jack and is not seeking spousal support.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 25 May 2025
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 June 2025
If either of you claims early, the spousal benefit will be reduced accordingly.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
Without one, couples could wind up leaving those decisions — like who gets certain assets or who pays spousal support — up to a judge.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 8 June 2025
The filing also showed that Gifford is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their 7-year-old son Jack and is not seeking spousal support.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 25 May 2025
Noun
The document requested joint legal and physical custody of both daughters, as well as spousal support.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 June 2025
If either of you claims early, the spousal benefit will be reduced accordingly.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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