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child support

American

noun

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

Example Sentences

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“He doesn’t care about Boo! He was supposed to give my mom child support and he never did. I don’t think Boo’s ever even met him!”

From Literature

Social spending on state child support and food aid grew by 43 percent in real terms from December 2023 to December 2025, added the minister.

From Barron's

It also called on the Kenyan defence ministry to negotiate with the UK government on mechanisms to hold Batuk soldiers accountable for child support.

From BBC

After her divorce, she said she relied on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, which provided cash assistance for necessities until she started receiving child support.

From Salon

Former spouses who no longer want to be parents could also find themselves obligated to pay child support, Cahn said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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