In old English law. Mutual promises to marry. … [Read more...] about SPOUSALS
SPOUSALS
SPOUSAL SUPPORT
Payments made to an ex-spouse for a certain period of time until the lower income spouse is able to become economically self-sufficient. See also alimony. … [Read more...] about SPOUSAL SUPPORT
SPOUSAL SHARE
See elective share. … [Read more...] about SPOUSAL SHARE
SPOUSAL PRIVILEGE
See marital privilege. … [Read more...] about SPOUSAL PRIVILEGE
SPOT ZONING
When a specific parcel of land is zoned differently than all of the surrounding parcels. For example, a library might be zoned in a residential area if it is deemed to be beneficial to the general public and is appropriate within the grand scheme of land use by the municipality. If it is not appropriate or consistent with the land use plan, a court mind deem the spot zoning … [Read more...] about SPOT ZONING
