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Term Definition Support - payment for housing, food, clothing.
Application in Divorce A general term, the word support is used to refer to money paid for the support of spouse.

dependent spouse are slim.

Short-term support is often rehabilitative, and it may be paid in a lump sum. This type of support is designed to ease the transition back into the work force.

See also Reimbursement.