GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Child Support Exemption Requirements Statistics

Child support exemption requirements statistics vary by state and are typically based on factors such as income thresholds and custody arrangements.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore a series of eye-opening statistics related to child support in the United States. From the staggering amount of child support disbursed by U.S. states to the percentage of custodial parents who actually receive the support owed to them, these statistics shed light on the complexities and challenges faced by families navigating the child support system. Join us as we delve into the data and uncover key insights into the landscape of child support in the U.S.

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"$23 billion was disbursed in child support by U.S. states in 2016."

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"Only 49% of custodial parents have an agreement or award for child support."

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"Only 60.9% of child support owed to custodial parents in 2015 was actually received."

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"86.7% of households headed by single mothers in the U.S. collected child support in 2019."

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"1 in 7 U.S. parents are owed child support."

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"In 2013, parents owed an estimated $113 billion in unpaid child support."

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"89% of child support providers in 2013 were men, and 11% were women."

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"From 1993 to 2015, U.S. custodial mothers receiving full amount of child-support money rose from 37% to 45.6%."

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"In 2015, about 68.5% of the $33.7 billion in child support due was reported as received, averaging nearly $3,447 per year per custodial parent who was due support."

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"About 22.3% of custodial parents do not receive any of the child support they are owed."

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"In 2017, 58% of child support owed to mothers was actually paid, compared to 41% owed to fathers."

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"In 2020, 11.5% of parents in the U.S. owed child support."

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"Approximately 30% of families in the U.S. child support system have family income below the federal poverty level."

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"More than 70% of unpaid child support is owed by parents who earn less than $10,000 a year."

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"Around 5.7 million noncustodial parents owed child support, amounting to $31.7 billion in current support, in 2016."

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"In 2015, custodial parents who had full-time, year-round jobs were more likely to receive full child support."

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"U.S. states collected and disbursed over $28 billion in child support payments in 2017."

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"A total of 15% of custodial parents in 2018 were fathers, up slightly form 14% in 1994."

The data presented indicates a significant inconsistency in the collection and disbursement of child support payments in the U.S., with a considerable amount of support going unpaid each year. While efforts have been made to improve the situation, there are still challenges in ensuring that custodial parents receive the financial support they are owed. The statistics also reveal disparities in payment rates between mothers and fathers, as well as the prevalence of child support debt among low-income parents. These findings underscore the ongoing need for effective policies and enforcement mechanisms to address the complexities of the child support system and support the well-being of families.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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