We can't interpret how the court has defined any payments you receive. All I can tell you for a fact is that Alimony is reportable/taxable income to the recipient, and tax deductible for the payer. Child support is not. In most cases I'm aware of (and it's not that many) the only difference between "alimony" and "spousal support" is the spelling, thus making it reportable/taxable income to the recipient. I would suggest you take your court documents to a local tax attorney for clarity. That way, you have someone you can hold legally liable and financially culpable for the advice you pay them to provide you.
