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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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You can file for child support in a few ways: online, in-person, or by mail by completing a Child Support Enrollment Form.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

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 • Jan. 16, 2026

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 • Dec. 3, 2025

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 • Nov. 29, 2025

She spent even more time with the debate team and at tournaments, once arguing in the persuasive category in favor of child support.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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