2-019.02 Definitions of Child Support, Spousal Support, and Medical Support

For ADC/MA budgetary purposes, child support payments are defined as:

1. Payments ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction for the support of a child(ren); or
2. Payments made by a noncustodial parent without a court order.

Spousal support is alimony or maintenance support of a spouse or former spouse who is living with the child for whom the individual also owes support.

Medical support is the obligation of the noncustodial parent to provide health insurance or pay medical costs for anyone in the unit.

Additional definitions for the Child Support Enforcement Program are contained in Title 466.

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