Denise and Roger are still a few months away from their divorce trial. Roger had been ordered to pay pendente lite child support, but since then one of their daughters, Allison, has reached the age of majority. Which of the following might be an appropriate course for Roger to take?

A. There's nothing he can do. He must wait for the final hearing.
B. He can file a motion for modification.
C. He can file an ex parte restraining order, preventing Denise from receiving further payments.
D. He can ask for a preliminary hearing to determine the permanent child support order immediately.


Answer: B

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