### Question
How is the "child support" defined?


### Answer
The term **child support** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 704* as follows -

> given that term in section 459(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 659(i)).

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 704*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 40-LEAVE**

