family support act of 1988glossary / FAMILY SUPPORT ACT OF 1988 Family Support Act of 1988. A federal statute requiring states to develop and implement child-support guidelines. 42 USCA § 667. See CHILD-SUPPORT GUIDELINES. 词条贡献者 双语律师李明,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与政府监管相关的法律文件。