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Child Support Paid by Fathers and Mothers | |||
| Paid by Noncustodial Mothers | Paid by Noncustodial Fathers | Paid by all Non- custodial Parents | |
| Average support due | $5,138 | $4,221 | $5,044 |
| Average support paid | $3,192 | $2,881 | $3,160 |
| Percent making full payment | 45.4% | 39% | 44.8% |
| Percent making any payment | 74.7% | 67.4% | 73.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (a 2003 report of 2002 data) | |||
The American Bar Association Guide to Marriage, Divorce & Families
Copyright © 2006 American Bar Association
Copyright © 2006 American Bar Association
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