Anyone can apply for child support after a divorce or a legal breakdown. In some specific situations, there may be spousal support imposed during a marriage.
Spousal support is awarded to one spouse in the case of these three conditions:
-If a spouse cannot earn enough to support themselves
-If a spouse is the primary caregiver of a child
-If a spouse does not have enough assets to support himself
The spouse or ex-spouse (called obligor) must request support from his ex-spouse (called creditor). It usually occurs after the divorce and after the legal breakdown. To determine how many benefits minor and disabled children should receive, there are several ways in which to establish support.