All dissolution proceedings terminate the marital relationship and result in property division, whether by agreement or judicial determination. In some proceedings, there’s a third element, namely a decision about support. Either spouse may seek a court order requiring the other to pay spousal support, child support, or both. Let’s take a closer look at each.

I. Spousal Support

Spousal support, commonly referred to as alimony, is an amount of money that a court orders one spouse to pay the...