Following divorce, which of the following groups is most often responsible for paying child support?

A) custodial mothers
B) custodial fathers
C) non-custodial fathers
D) non-custodial mothers

Custodial Fathers

Fathers who have been granted primary legal and/or physical custody of their children post-divorce or separation.

Child Support

Is money paid by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent for the purpose of supporting the children of a separated marital, cohabiting, or sexual relationship.

Divorce

The legal termination of a marriage by a court or other competent body, officially dissolving the marital union between two people.