{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "434", "citation": "FCA § 434", "heading": "Order for temporary child support", "text": ["§ 434. Order for temporary child support. The court shall make an order for temporary child support pending a final determination, in an amount sufficient to meet the needs of the child, without a showing of immediate or emergency need. The court shall make an order for temporary child support notwithstanding that information with respect to income and assets of the respondent may be unavailable. Where such information is available, the court may make an award for temporary child support pursuant to the formula set forth in subdivision one of section four hundred thirteen of this article."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/434", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "The court **shall** make a **temporary child support order** pending final determination, **without any showing of immediate or emergency need**, and **even if the respondent's income/assets are unknown**. ★ If income info is available, use the § 413 formula.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/434", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}