The $115 Billion Child Support Problem America Still Hasn’t Solved
Summary
The United States has over $115 billion in unpaid child support, which affects millions of children who rely on this money for daily needs. Experts say the current system focuses on collecting payments after they are missed instead of preventing financial problems before they start.Key Facts
- More than $115 billion in child support payments are overdue in the U.S.
- Millions of children do not receive the financial support courts have ordered.
- About 25% of children under 21 live with one parent while the other parent lives elsewhere.
- Child support helps families pay for basic needs and plan for the future.
- The system tends to act after payments are missed rather than preventing problems.
- Some experts believe child support should be viewed as children's financial security, not just a parental conflict.
- Better data on unpaid debts could help lawmakers create improved child support policies.
- Current laws may not stop large unpaid child support debts from growing.
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