Can the court award spousal support even if the receiving spouse has not requested it?

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What is spousal support?
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Can spousal support payments be reduced or increased?
Can spousal support be awarded to an ex-spouse who is cohabitating with a new partner?
Can spousal support payments be garnished from a paying spouse’s wages?
Can spousal support be awarded in prenuptial or postnuptial agreements?
Is spousal support required to be paid in a lump sum or over a period of time?
What happens if the paying spouse manipulates income to reduce spousal support?
What happens when a paying spouse passes away?
Can spousal support be terminated if the paying spouse retires?

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