According to researchers Sara McLanahan and Gary Sandefur, in the United States, “about 40 percent of children who are theoretically eligible for child support do not have a [court ordered] child support award at all, and a quarter of those with an award receive nothing.
Nagu ütlevad uurijad Sara McLanahan ja Gary Sandefur, „ei saa [USA - s] umbes 40 protsenti lastest seadusega ette nähtud lastetoetust üldsegi mitte [kohus pole neile seda määranud] ja ka veerand neist, kellele kohus on selle määranud, ei saa midagi.