Support Obligation
/səˈpɔːrt ˌɑblɪˈgeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal duty to provide financial or other support, typically imposed by statute or court order on a parent or spouse.
The court determined his support obligation for his children.
- (n.) An enforceable duty to maintain a beneficiary, often under a contract or agreement, such as in family law or contract law contexts.
Her support obligation under the divorce decree required monthly payments.
Forms
- support obligations
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Commentary
Support obligations commonly arise in family law and require precise delineation in legal documents to specify amount, duration, and scope.
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