der Unterhaltsvorschuss
Translation
advance on maintenance payments, maintenance advance
Examples
Sie beantragt Unterhaltsvorschuss beim Jugendamt.
She is applying for an advance on maintenance payments at the youth welfare office.
Der Unterhaltsvorschuss wird monatlich gezahlt.
The maintenance advance is paid monthly.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for ((sth.)) to apply for something She is applying for an advance on maintenance payments.
to receive ((sth.)) to receive something He receives an advance on maintenance payments.
Similar Words
Synonyms: -; Antonyms: Unterhaltsrückstand (maintenance arrears)
Etymology
A compound of Unterhalt (maintenance) and Vorschuss (advance payment).
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'advance' (Vorschuss) on 'maintenance' (Unterhalt) paid by the state when a parent defaults.