Description

Child support is a financial obligation typically set by a court to provide for the upbringing and welfare of a child following a separation or divorce. It ensures that the child's needs are met by the non-custodial parent.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'pensión alimentaria' or 'pensión de alimentos', which are colloquial terms for child support. It is important to use 'manutención de [hijos] menores' in formal contexts 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 garantizar que se satisfagan las necesidades de sus hijos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'manutención de [hijos] menores' with 'pensión alimentaria' in formal contexts; mispronouncing 'manutención' as 'manutención'; mixing up terms related to spousal support.