Spousal Support, also known as alimony, is a financial payment made by one spouse to another after a divorce or separation. Its purpose is to help the lower-earning or non-working spouse maintain a similar standard of living to what they had during the marriage. The amount and duration of support can vary based on factors like the length of the marriage, each spouse's financial situation, and their contributions to the household. Courts typically determine spousal support based on guidelines that consider the needs of the recipient and the ability of the paying spouse to provide support. It can be temporary or permanent, depending on the circumstances, and may be modified if there are significant changes in either spouse's financial situation.