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Tax Intercept: The process of diverting the tax refunds of a child support judgment debtor to pay child support that is in arrears.
Temporary Custody: A parent’s time with his or her child(ren). Including overnights and extended stays, this is a right of the parent who does not have primary custody.
Temporary Restraining Order: A court order that prohibits a party from participating in any number activities relevant to another person or persons. Prohibited activities are typically related to threats, harassment, physical abuse of a spouse or child(ren), selling personal property, taking money from accounts, or prohibiting use of a motor vehicle.
Termination of Parental Rights: A court order that declares that one parent will no longer have a participatory rights in decisions that affect the welfare of a child.
Testimony: Statements delivered under oath at a hearing or deposition.
Transitional Child Care: A program through which recipients of welfare who no longer receive AFDC because of employment, and can not afford the costs of childcare, receive a subsidy for assistance for a limited period of time, usually one year.