(1) There are two times when a temporary support order is appropriate in the course of an administrative hearing:

(a) If in a hearing to establish a support obligation or to determine the amount due under an existing order, the administrative law judge (ALJ) postpones the hearing. A postponement is also called a continuance (see WAC 388-14A-3855); or

(b) If any party files a petition for review of an initial decision which establishes or determines a current support obligation (see WAC 388-14A-3860).

(2) For the purposes of this section and WAC 388-14A-3855 through 388-14A-3875, "a party" means the division of child support (DCS), the noncustodial parent, or the physical custodian of the child.