Whats the difference between alimony and child support?

Question

Isn't the same thing just different wording?

Answer 1

Alimony is money paid to support the ex.

Child support is money to support the child.

Answer 2

Alimony is money you pay to your non-working lazy ex wife. Child support is money you pay to your non-working lazy ex wife that's supposed to be spent on your kids... But of course isnt.

Answer 3

NO.  Big difference.   You want to fight alimony as it goes to the EX.  You want to pay child support to pay for your child/children.

Answer 4

Alimony is paid to an ex partner who earns less than you.

Child support is to pay for the upkeep of a child whilst the child is not living with you.