Question

For the most part, custodial parents

A.
Almost always collect full child support awarded by the court.

B.
receive the full support ordered by the court less than half of the time.

C.
do not have a legal duty to support the children.

D.
None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: B.  receive the full support ordered by the court less than half of the time.

Explanation:

When the court awards custody to a parent, they order the other parent to contribute support to the upkeep of the child/children so that the entire burden does not fall on the custodial parent.

While one would expect that the other parent would support their child, a report by the U.S. Census Bureau found that custodial parents receive the full support they are to receive only about 43.5% of the time which is less than half of the time.