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Term Definition Direct Payment - child or spousal support paid directly to the custodial parent by the noncustodial parent.
Application in Divorce In this arrangement, a former party, such as the court.

Some jurisdictions require payment to a third noncustodial parent to use the payment as a weapon against his or her former spouse.

See also Wage Assignment; ACES.