spousal

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During a contentious spousal support dispute in 2025, Hirschi described the “Everybody Hates Chris” veteran as “semi-retired,” Us Weekly reported in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Heath Hirschi wanted out of paying $2,700 a month in spousal support payments after his ex married someone his legal team called a “well-known Hollywood actor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

To get started, you can apply for spousal Social Security benefits online, by calling the SSA at 800-772-1213, or by visiting your local Social Security office.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

To do so, she would have needed to file a new application for spousal benefits, as the agency does not automatically switch benefits in this situation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

And indeed, one and all, we have a father and mother whose marriage-morn is of more ancient date than our calendars, and of whose spousal solemnities this universe is the memorial.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862 by Various