A stay order is a temporary court order which suspends or reduces child support while the Child Support Agency (CSA), Social Security Appeals Tribunal (SSAT) or the court makes a decision about a separate application you have made in relation to your child support case. A court will only grant a stay order after taking into account the interests of you, the other parent and the child. A stay order can be made subject to terms and conditions and is for a limited period of time only.