Section 952 - Payment of spousal support, fees and support1.Definition. As used in this section, "decree of spousal support, support or costs" means a decree or order: A. For spousal support or payment of money instead of spousal support; [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]B. For support of children; [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]C. For support pending a divorce action; [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]D. For payment of related attorney's fees; [2005, c. 323, §7(AMD).]E. For alteration of an existing decree or order for the custody or support of a child; or [2005, c. 323, §7(AMD).]F. For division and disposition of property ancillary to a divorce judgment, including, but not limited to, proceedings to effectuate a qualified domestic relations order; to reach, attach or liquidate property; or to quiet title. [2005, c. 323, §8(NEW).] [2005, c. 323, §§7, 8(AMD).]
2.Order pending petition. Pending a petition to enforce a decree of spousal support, support or costs and after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the court may order either spouse to pay to the other spouse or to the other spouse's attorney sufficient money for the prosecution of or defense against the petition. [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]
3.Attorney's fees. Attorney's fees awarded in the nature of support may be made payable immediately or in installments. [2005, c. 323, §9(AMD).]
4.Enforcement. The court may enforce an order as provided under chapter 65. [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]
1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW) . 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF) . 2005, c. 323, §§7-9 (AMD) .