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When the System Breaks Families: The Human Cost of Child Support | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the profound human cost of child support systems that often prioritize rigid financial metrics over family well-being. This deep-dive investigation reveals how bureaucratic formulas, calculated on gross income without sufficient context, can inadvertently trap non-resident parents in a cycle of debt and isolation. For listeners navigating the complexities of co-parenting, divorce, or single parenthood, this episode offers a critical look at how policy failures translate into personal crises, leaving many unable to afford basic…
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