Definition of child support
: 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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Still, some states continue to nurture influential policies — particularly California, which has set new standards for vehicle emissions, electronic waste, interstate child support, and regulating credit agencies.
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Stuff like a custody agreement, or a child support agreement.
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Federline, 40, filed court documents requesting more child support from Spears, The Blast reported.
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Britney Spears‘s ex-husband Kevin Federline is requesting more child support for their two sons.
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As of March 2018, Kelis and Nas had agreed on joint legal and physical custody of their son, a holiday visitation schedule and child support, according to TMZ.
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Neith Parker nor Williams will have to pay child support.
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The family qualifies for government assistance, including Medicaid, and Jeremie pays some child support.
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The county clerk is responsible for maintaining court records and collecting fees as well as overseeing child support collections.
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First Known Use of child support
1901
CHILD SUPPORT Defined for English Language Learners
child support
Definition of child support for English Language Learners
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: money that a former husband or wife must pay regularly to help raise a child
Law Dictionary
child support
legal Definition of child support
: 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
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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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