Child Support
definition
a court order that says that one a parent has to pay money to help raise a child. Child support can last until the child is 21 years old.
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The judge ordered child support so that Clayton’s dad would help pay for his food, clothes, school supplies, and other everyday needs.
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Child support is money that one parent gives to help cover things like food, clothes, school, and other needs. The amount is based on the parent’s income, and the court makes sure it’s fair.
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Child Support
a court order that says that one a parent has to pay money to help raise a child. Child support can last until the child is 21 years old.