noun Informal. a father who neglects his responsibilities as a parent, especially one who does not pay child support: The deadbeat dad was forced to pay a lump sum of over $10,000 to settle the case.

What is considered a deadbeat dad?

disapproving. : a father who owes money to his former wife to help raise their children but does not pay it.

What is considered a deadbeat?

Deadbeat parent is a pejorative term referring to parents who do not fulfill their parental responsibilities, especially when they evade court-ordered child support obligations or custody arrangements. They are also referred to as absentee fathers and mothers.