support A payment made, either voluntarily or as a result of a court order, as alimony or for the support of a child or spouse.

A payment An approved cash or crisis benefit issued through the LIHEAP automated system. made, either voluntarily or as a result of a court order, as alimony A support payment ordered by the court to a spouse or former spouse. or for the support of a child (1) A person under age 21. (2) For TANF, a person under age 18, or a person age 18 who is a full-time student in a secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training. (3) As a mandatory household member, a natural, adopted, or stepchild of any age or any person under age 18 and under the parental control of an adult household member. (4) For exclusion of income, a person under age 18 who is a student at least half-time and is under the parental control of another household member. or spouse A legally married person, including a person in a common-law marriage..