Three Types of Support Between Spouses In Pennsylvania, other than child support, there are three types of support a spouse may be required to provide to another spouse. The divisions are based on the status of the case: before a divorce is filed, during litigation of a divorce, and after the entry of a divorce decree. The first type of support is Spousal Support, which can begin from the first separation of the parties. Spousal support is based on need and can be refused t