Maintenance Order
/ˈmeɪntənəns ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order requiring one person to provide financial support to another, typically in family law contexts such as spousal or child support.
The court issued a maintenance order requiring the father to pay monthly child support.
Forms
- maintenance order
- maintenance orders
Related terms
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Commentary
Maintenance orders are commonly used in family law to enforce ongoing financial obligations and must clearly specify payment terms and duration.
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