child support

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

maintenance allowance

Translations

Unterhalt für ein Kind

إعالة الطفل؛ نفقة الطفل

pensión alimenticia

Pension alimentaire

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