Arrears
Past-due child support payments that accumulate when a parent fails to pay court-ordered support on time.
Example
He owed $15,000 in child support arrears after missing payments for two years.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Arrears (same term; enforced by provincial Maintenance Enforcement Programs).
Related Terms
child-support-enforcementwage-garnishmentcontempt-of-court