Support Order
/ˈsʌpɔːrt ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court directive requiring a party to provide financial support to another, typically involving child or spousal maintenance.
The court issued a support order mandating monthly child support payments.
Forms
- support order
- support orders
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Commentary
Support orders are usually issued in family law contexts and specify the amount, duration, and conditions of the support payments.
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