child support

noun
UK: /ˈtʃaɪld səˈpɔːt/
US: /ˈtʃaɪld səˈpɔːrt/

  1. Money paid to help with the costs of raising a child after a divorce or separation.

    1. He pays child support every month to his ex-wife.
    2. The court ordered him to pay a significant amount of child support following the custody hearing.

  2. The legal obligation of parents to financially support their children, typically enforced through court orders.

    1. She is fighting for fair child support to provide for her kids.
    2. Ensuring adequate child support for children is a key focus of family law and social welfare programs.

Synonyms

alimony maintenance sustenance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "child support" in English means: Money paid to help with the costs of raising a child after a divorce or separation., The legal obligation of parents to financially support their children, typically enforced through court orders..

The phonetic transcription of "child support" is /ˈtʃaɪld səˈpɔːt/ in British English and /ˈtʃaɪld səˈpɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "child support": alimony, maintenance, sustenance.

Example usage of "child support": "He pays child support every month to his ex-wife.". More examples on the page.