child support

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The ongoing obligation for a periodic payment made directly or indirectly by an obligor, usually the noncustodial parent, to an obligee, usually the custodial parent or other guardian, for the financial care and support of children of a relationship or marriage that has been terminated, or which never existed.

Word forms

child support

Synonyms

child maintenance maintenance

Related words

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