child support
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 496 U.S. 478 - Sullivan v. Stroop · 1990Most cited · 802 citing opinions
legally compulsory payments made by parents.
United States Code
28 U.S.C. § 1738B — in this section (2 versions over time)
The term “child support” means a payment of money, continuing support, or arrearages or the provision of a benefit (including payment of health insurance, child care, and educational expenses) for the support of a child.