Petition for Spousal Support

A Petition for Spousal Support is a legal document filed by a spouse or former spouse requesting the court to order the other spouse to pay spousal support or alimony. The petition typically includes information about the length of the marriage, the parties’ income and expenses, and the factors that justify an award of spousal support, such as the requesting party’s need and the other party’s ability to pay. The purpose of the petition is to initiate a legal proceeding to establish or modify a spousal support order.