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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 1H 14M

The Child Support Spiral

from Deadbeat Dad by Design — Supporting fathers through the fight of their lives. · host Rachel Kay

Child support was meant to help children—not trap parents in a cycle they can’t escape. In this episode, we break down how financial pressure, court orders, and system dynamics can slowly dismantle a father’s stability, identity, and relationship with his children. This is the reality many live—but few are willing to talk about.

Child support was meant to help children—not trap parents in a cycle they can’t escape. In this episode, we break down how financial pressure, court orders, and system dynamics can slowly dismantle a father’s stability, identity, and relationship with his children. This is the reality many live—but few are willing to talk about.

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Child support was meant to help children—not trap parents in a cycle they can’t escape. In this episode, we break down how financial pressure, court orders, and system dynamics can slowly dismantle a father’s stability, identity, and relationship...

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