Spousal Support
Financial assistance paid from one spouse to another during or after divorce, also called alimony or maintenance.
Example
Spousal support was awarded based on the 20-year marriage and her limited earning capacity.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Spousal Support (standard Canadian term; governed by Divorce Act s.15.2 and provincial legislation).
Related Terms
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