child support
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Bottom line today: Burden’s settlement worked, she has two family homes and sizable child support.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
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
In Illinois and other U.S. states, child support is not considered taxable income for the recipient or the donor, regardless of whether it’s paid in regular monthly installments or as a single lump sum.
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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