The alimony is paid regularly, usually monthly, quarterly or annually; It can also be paid in a lump sum. The total amount of maintenance fees required for raising a child to the age of 18 is calculated and paid in a lump sum. If one party has no economic income or is missing, its property can be used to offset the child care fees.
Legal basis
Article 1085 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China [Bearing of child support after divorce] If a child is directly supported by one party after divorce, the other party shall bear part or all of the support. The number of expenses to be borne and the length of the time limit shall be agreed by both parties; If the agreement fails, the people's court shall make a judgment.
The agreement or judgment mentioned in the preceding paragraph shall not prevent children from making reasonable demands to either of their parents when necessary in excess of the amount originally set in the agreement or judgment.
