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child support

American  

noun

  1. money paid for the care of one's minor child, especially payments to a divorced spouse or a guardian under a decree of divorce.


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Some debts generally are not dischargeable under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, including most taxes, student loans, child support, alimony and certain fines.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

It is not just parents seeking child support who accuse the CMS of letting them down.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Goltes, 28, sought child support and attorney fees from Doncic, 27, following an incident that occurred shortly after Olivia was born at Kranj Maternity Hospital on Dec. 6, 2025, in Slovenia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 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

"If he has extra money sitting around, maybe he should pay his child support."

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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