duty to support; legal obligation to provide maintenance
Legal term referring to the obligation to financially support a family member, such as a spouse, child, or elderly parent.
Parents have a duty to support their children.
Neglecting the duty to support can lead to legal issues.
扶養 is the act of supporting dependents, while 扶養義務 is the legal obligation to do so.
養育費 refers specifically to child support payments, whereas 扶養義務 is the broader legal duty to support any dependent.
Compound of 扶養 (support, maintenance) and 義務 (duty, obligation). The term is used in Japanese civil law.