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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Example Sentences

Programs that identify and then surround this small number of people with intensive, customized support, like the "Advance Peace" initiative that originated in Richmond, California, can make a big difference.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2020

Starr said the plan will match lower-performing schools with central office administrators to provide more customized support that could help narrow the achievement gap and improve academic performance.

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2013