child support
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
And now a warning: In Illinois and many other states, child support can be modified if there has been a significant change in a parent’s circumstances.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
As in Hammond's case, the BBC has found many of these reported issues are connected to child support arrangements concluded many years or even decades ago.
From BBC • May 15, 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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