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child support

minors or until they reach an age set by the separation agreement or in a court order compare alimony NOTE: Child support is usually paid by the parent who is without custody. In the case of joint

custody

supervision and control over property that usually includes liability for damage that may occur b : care and maintenance of a child that includes the right to direct the child's activities and make decisions regarding the child's

debt

agreement (as a loan agreement) [to pay the s…of the United States "U.S. Constitution art. I"] [a for alimony] b : an obligation to pay or perform on another's claim [discharged the ] compare asset, equity NOTE:

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endow

to furnish with income ;esp : to make a grant of money providing for the continuing support or maintenance of [a scholarship ed by the testator]

fee

calculated as a percentage of the gain obtained for the client called also contingency contingent fee compare champerty, maintenance fil·ing fee : a fee charged for the filing of a document NOTE: Filing fees are ordinarily charged

foundation

of an institution : endowment b : an organization or institution established by endowment with provision for future maintenance foun·da·tion·al adj

palimony

palimony [blend of pal and alimony] : a court-ordered allowance paid by one member of a couple formerly living together out of wedlock to

help

about the home buying process; HELP covers topics like budgeting, finding a home, getting a loan, and home maintenance; in most cases, completion of the program may entitle the homebuyer to a reduced initial FHA mortgage insurance

injunction

this entry final injunction : permanent injunction in this entry interlocutory injunction : an injunction that orders the maintenance of the status quo between the parties prior to a final determination of the matter ;specif : preliminary

lease

also mining lease net lease : a lease requiring the lessee to assume all operation expenses (as for maintenance, insurance, and taxes) in addition to the payment of rent operating lease : a lease of property and

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