Alimentary support

'Support made for maintenance, that is, in executing an alimentary obligation (e.g. between separated spouses or to an ascendant in need) or an obligation to maintain (parental contribution to the maintenance of a minor child)'. The 'maintenance' is the amounts paid over to a person to ensure he/she can cover the expenses associated with the needs necessary for his/her day-to-day life. Nevertheless, when the beneficiary of the maintenance is a school-aged child, the maintenance generally includes the costs necessary for his/her education. The word thus covers a broader area than the needs specifically related to maintenance.