Alimony, sometimes referred to as spousal support, is the court-ordered money that one party pays to the other party for support while they are separated. If you want your ex-spouse to pay you spousal support (alimony), you can request that the court grant alimony during the divorce process.Alimony Spousal Support. Attorney Victoria Cramer in Salt Lake City represents Utah clients in alimony matters. Collect and enforce current and past-due spousal support (alimony) on all IV-A and Non-IV-A cases if the criteria listed below are met. If you need help with alimony-related concern months or years after a divorce, speak to Melvin Cook, Salt Lake City alimony attorney. Call (801) 845-9029 today for an initial consultation. Who May Be Awarded Alimony? Either spouse in a divorce can ask the judge to award alimony. In divorce cases, alimony refers to court-ordered financial support from one party to the other.