spousal

Example Sentences

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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

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

I am wondering whether we can switch her benefit to a spousal benefit, which would provide her with $200 more per month.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

“It inadvertently allowed one spouse to claim just their spousal benefit when they reached full retirement age,” Mantell explained in her book.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

This knoweth he,   Who placed upon my hand the spousal ring.

From Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 1 by Dante Alighieri