child support
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Bottom line today: Burden’s settlement worked, she has two family homes and sizable child support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
The legislation would not alter child support, as California law allows payments to continue even when a parent has lost custody or visitation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
My parents’ breakup put enormous financial strain on the family when my father stopped paying child support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
What type of account should I put it in so it can accrue interest, but I can still access it each month to withdraw the monthly amount for child support?
From MarketWatch ● May 16, 2026
“Why should I have to pay child support when I gave all my children up for adoption?”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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