Spousal Support Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Spousal Support.

Spousal Support (noun)

Spousal support is the financial aid paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce, as decided by the court. It helps the spouse receiving it to maintain a standard of living similar to what they had during their marriage. In instances where a divorce is granted without blaming either party (no-fault divorce), this term is often referred to as alimony.