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child support
noun
: payment for the support of the children of divorced or separated parents while the children are minors or as otherwise legally required compare alimony
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As the news spread across social media, there have been criticisms of both Butler and Nowak, with Kaitlin’s most recent post on Instagram becoming a hotspot for netizens decrying the woman’s child support requests.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2025
In divorce filings, Jabbar said his monthly expenses, including child support for his first two children, exceeded his income.
—Jason Allen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
These include core county offices of the judge, county clerk, circuit clerk, treasurer, tax collector and assessor, as well as Quorum Court, county buildings, election and child support.
—Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
According to her post, the ex has full custody of the 4-year-old because the child's biological mother is uninvolved and does not pay child support.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1901, in the meaning defined above
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“Child support.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/child%20support. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
child support
noun
: payment for the support of the children of divorced or separated parents while the children are minors or as otherwise legally required compare alimony
Legal Definition
child support
noun
: payment made for the support of the children of divorced or separated parents while the children are minors or until they reach an age set by the separation agreement or in a court order compare alimony
Note: Child support is usually paid by the parent who is without custody. In the case of joint custody, both parents usually pay child support.
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