Glossary of Child Support Terms

Child support laws vary in the United States. We provide legal definitions for terms used in court-ordered support payment documents, custody and visitation and other divorce paperwork.

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separation: When spouses no longer co-habitate or live together
separation agreement: An agreement on Support, child care and property covering the period before divorce but after separation
serarate maintenance: An action filed for Support between two spouses not living together even though the spouse's are not actively seeking a divorce
service of process: The act of presenting the complaint or summons to the defendant or respondent usually done by a process server, a sheriff, a constable or by certified mail
sole custody: A form of custody in which one parent is awarded both physical and legal custody
split custody: A form of custody in which the actual time of physical custody is split between both parents, which gives both parents the right to make decisions
spousal support: Money paid from one spouse to the other in one lump sum or in installments for a period of time. There are many factors considered. (see divorce law summary for your state)
summons: A written notification to the defendant or respondent that an action has been filed against him or her
support: Payment for housing, food, clothing etc.

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