Often, the issues arises about the payment of spousal support for the period of time between the date of separation and the signing of the separation agreement or a court order. This is called retroactive spousal support. more info: http://www.freecanadiandivorcelegalinfo.com/?page_id=44
Retroactive child support order means that when the order is determine to be valid all monies owed are collected from the date(s) which the order covers and payable to the custodial parent for the child.
Retroactive child support is a lump sum intended to cover a specified period prior to the effective date of the order for ongoing (current) support.
Retroactive child support means the custodial parent is asking to reach back in time for payments you did not make as the child's parent. You could be assessed from the time the child was born.
Retroactive support may be ordered for a period prior to the effective date of the first order for current (ongoing) support.
Goes back before date of judgement.
No. The spousal support order remains in effect until it is modified by the court.
I believe all States have provisions for retroactive support.
Yes, but not retroactive.
only child support. Spousal support is taxable income.
There's no such thing as "marital spousal child support." You might be able to get spousal support ("alimony" or "maintenance") for a brief period to allow you to become self-sufficient.
No; as the term implies, spousal support is for spouses. However, you ought to be able to receive child support.
the petitoner is asking the court to deny spousal support
A spousal support lawyer is a type of family law attorney who specializes in cases involving spousal support or alimony. These lawyers help clients navigate the legal process of determining, modifying, or enforcing spousal support payments during divorce or separation proceedings. They provide guidance, negotiate settlements, and advocate on behalf of their clients to ensure a fair resolution.
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They sure can in Michigan if it is a court ordered child support payment.
"requirements" ... these vary by jurisdiction but typically spousal support is temporary, to give the spouse opportunity to become self-sufficient.
This assumes that you're asking about retroactive support (support due for a period prior to the entry of the first order), not unpaid support that accrued as the result of an order. Retroactive support is typically awarded (or not) at the entry of the original order for ongoing support. At that time, the court should give the obligor credit for voluntary support furnished during the period covered by the retroactive support award.