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

Examples of child support in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to People, Furness' lawyer also submitted filings related to the duo's settlement, health care coverage and medical child support. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025

The settlement came weeks after Mark was arrested for failing to pay child support. —Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 June 2025

Diggins and Smith have agreed that Smith will pay child support by way of daycare expenses, educational expenses, and post-secondary school (college or vocational school) expenses, per PEOPLE. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025

Social Security payments, excluding Supplemental Security Income, can be garnished to enforce child support or alimony orders. —Susan Tompor, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for child support

• heliport
• nonsupport
• reexport
• teleport
• ultrashort
• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort

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.