Description

Child support refers to the financial obligations that a non-custodial parent must fulfill to provide for the upbringing and welfare of their minor children. This support typically covers expenses such as food, housing, education, and healthcare.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'manutención de [hijos] menores' is the formal term used in legal and medical contexts. Colloquial terms like 'pensión alimenticia' may be encountered but should be avoided in formal interpretations to maintain clarity and professionalism.

Example Sentences

EN: The court ordered him to pay child support to ensure his children's needs are met.

ES: El tribunal ordenó que él pagara manutención de [hijos] menores para asegurar que se satisfagan las necesidades de sus hijos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'manutención' which can refer to spousal support; misinterpreting 'child support' as only covering educational expenses; mixing up terms with 'pensión alimenticia' which may not specifically denote child support.