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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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Be upfront about alimony, child support, former marriages or financial support you provide to family members.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The Salt Lake City resident struggled to support her two young daughters on her paycheck and child support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Those under 18 or in further education will be eligible for child support.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Us said that in December 2025, the court revised the former couple’s agreement to $1,206 per month in child support, with $43,401.96 due for unpaid past support.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“The IRS would have taken his tax return for child support if he’d filed and, if he had a job, the state would have garnished his wages.”

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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