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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.

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Hergenreter, who had become a nurse and made more than Taylor, was then ordered to pay him $118 a month in child support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

These are most commonly claims for child support or alimony, federal and state tax obligations, government-related debts, and, in some jurisdictions, debts owed to victims of fraud.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 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

“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 "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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