Child support—a monetary transfer from a non-resident parent to a lone parent to assist with the cost of raising children following union dissolution—is a critical source of income for the increasing proportion of lone-mother families, especially those at risk of experiencing poverty and material hardship. This policy brief highlights the importance of child support for lone-mother families and factors that may prevent lone mothers from receiving this transfer and offers a series of recommendations to ensure regular and adequate child support is provided. Read More