child support
Americannoun
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Lyons, whose pay hasn’t gone up in three years even as prices keep climbing, said he has enough to cover rent, child support, his cellphone, car insurance and gasoline for necessary trips only.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Bottom line today: Burden’s settlement worked, she has two family homes and sizable child support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
According to court documents that were filed earlier this year and reviewed by TMZ, Love allegedly owes Tiffany Lee $250,000 in child support.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
But without the proper documentation or court-ordered child support, the Internal Revenue Service could characterize this money as a gift or settlement.
From MarketWatch ● May 16, 2026
He had two kids he doted on, never missed his child support payments, worked a second job as night security to pay for his daughter’s violin lessons.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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