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

Actor and comedian Faizon Love was arrested in Florida this week on contempt-of-court charges tied to a child support case, according to jail records and his attorney. —ABC News, 18 June 2026

According to court documents that were filed earlier this year and reviewed by TMZ, Love allegedly owes Tiffany Lee $250,000 in child support. —Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

June was also ordered to pay Lauryn $800 per month in child support for two years until Alana turned 18. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Social Security benefits also receive substantial protections from most private creditors, though there are important exceptions for certain government debts, child support and other specific obligations. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026

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.