Provisions for periodic payments of alimony and/or child support shall be set forth specifically in the judgment or order providing for the same to be paid. Provisions for alimony shall state whether such payments are to be made directly to the recipient or through the chief clerk of a circuit court, or through the Child Support Enforcement Agency when there is a concurrent child support order. A provision for child support shall state that it is payable through the Child Support Enforcement Agency and pursuant to an order for income assignment, except that provisions for direct payment of child support may be made pursuant to HRS section 576D-10. All orders for periodic payment shall state the commencement date, and the date or dates of each month and year on which such payments are to be made. Provisions for periodic payments of alimony for an indefinite period may be approved but shall be made subject to further order of the court. Provisions for periodic payments of alimony for a definite period may be approved but shall be for a definite period of time or until further order of the court, whichever occurs sooner.