What is Child Maintenance?

Answer by  e102 (16)

Yes, Child maintenance is the same as child support. It is a legally obligatory sum paid from one parent of a child to the child's primary caregiver(e.g: the parent who the child lives with) .

Answer by  patti (29325)

The term "maintenance" is usually used with regard to what used to be called "alimony." It can, however, be used interchangeably with the term "support."

Answer by  linsm (898)

Absolutely depending on the state, but both terms are synonymous. Child support or child maintence is to provide fiancial support the health and welfare of a child which includes: food, shelter, education, day care, clothing, medical care, health insurance, etc.