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Spousal or partner support

How to apply for or change spousal or partner support.

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Spousal or partner support

Introduction

If you have care and control over a child, you can apply for spousal or partner support. You don’t have to be the parent of the child. You can also apply for an increase or decrease in support payments.

You can apply for spousal or partner support as long as you have care and control over a child, even if you’re not their parent.

You can apply for an increase or decrease in your support payments.