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Recent Examples of spousal
After a long day of deliberations, the judge ruled in Williams’s favor, upholding their prenup, granting her spousal support and allowing her the ability to stay in their home for 36 months—with Guobadia paying the mortgage and bills.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 23 June 2025
Last month, Offset filed for spousal support in the divorce proceedings with Cardi.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 23 June 2025
Last month, Offset filed for spousal support in the divorce proceedings with Cardi.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spousal
Adjective
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Behold all of his wifely love, and then behold him, loving her.—
Monica Hesse,
Washington Post,
20 June 2019
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An even more incendiary interview surfaced online in March, in which Patterson can be heard boasting about having counseled an abused woman, who showed up to church with two black eyes, to submit to domestic violence as her wifely duty.—
Virginia Heffernan,
WIRED,
21 June 2018
Adjective
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Handing out prenuptial conflict management books is decidedly not romantic.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2025
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In the throes of a divorce, practical measures like prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, regular business valuations, and clear separation of personal and business finances can feel cold and clinical.—
Sara Khaki,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Brody also shared sweet footage of the newlyweds feeding a slice of wedding cake to their 2-year-old daughter, Honey Raye, who wore a white dress to match her mom’s bridal look.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The launch further broadened the fashion company’s scope, which encompasses ready-to-wear, couture, bridal, accessories, eyewear, childrenswear, watches and fragrances.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The Miss Universe alum topped off the marital ensemble with a 16-foot lace veil.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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She was surprisingly left off the USA Olympic team, faced marital strife and mourned the loss of Summitt, who died of complications from Alzheimer’s.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spousal. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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