“Interim support”

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

An order for child support or spousal support or both, made after a divorce proceeding has been commenced, based upon limited evidence and intended to operate on a temporary basis until the divorce and initial order for corollary relief. An interim support order can be revisited and revised at any time, up to and including the divorce and initial order for corollary relief. (See also corollary relief, divorce and initial order.)

Source: Glossary of Terms - Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines July 2008, Department of Justice Canada