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Child Support Terminology
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Medical Assistance Only
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Form of public assistance administered by a
State's IV-A program, which provides benefits to
recipients only in the form of medical, rather
than financial, assistance.
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Medical Support
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Legal provision for payment of medical and dental
bills or premiums which can be linked to a
parent's access to medical insurance.
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Modification of Support
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Change of prior support orders based upon a
substantial change in circumstances i.e., change in amount of
income). A modification can be either a decrease
or an increase in the amount.
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Motion
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A request to the court for an order.
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Monthly Support Obligation (MSO)
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The amount of money an non-custodial parent is
required to pay per month.
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