Question juridique clé
Whether § 6(3) of the alimony-advance statute allows advances above the simple orphan’s pension when the child is in third-party care and both parents owe support.
Solution extraite
No. The statutory cap applies in all cases, including where the child is placed with third parties and both parents are liable for support.
Motifs extraits
The legislative materials showed an intention to limit every alimony advance to the maximum simple orphan’s pension. The court found no legislative gap or mistake, even though the wording of § 6(2) might suggest broader coverage for children in institutions or foster care.