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

The tester replied that the client had a felony from years ago for child support. —Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024

According to court documents obtained by People, Morris will pay Hurd $2,100 a month in child support as the pair evenly split time with their son. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2024

According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the actor, 51, has been ordered to pay $3,000 per month in child support starting Oct. 1 to his ex-wife, 55, for their two daughters Ella, 14, and Elsie, 10 — who Evans was granted full custody of in February 2022. —Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024

Tyrese Gibson has been arrested after a judge found him in contempt of court in connection with a dispute about child support payment with his ex-wife, PEOPLE confirms. —Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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.