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No. That is not up to the child. If child support payments are in arrears, it means that the custodial parent was not receiving the child support as provided in the child support order issued by the court and the non-custodial parent was in contempt of a court order. The arrears are also set forth in a court order. The funds are owed to the custodial parent. Therefore, the debt cannot be "forgiven" by the child even if they are an adult.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoThat depends on the state and the reason for the arrears. With over 80% of layoffs being men, and our government withholding knowledge that they can get free legal help, so there are plenty that are behind.
You might be able to work out an agreement to "compromise" the arrearage with the other parent/State, and the court.
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∙ 11y agoYes- it is owed if there was a valid court order in place. In California, there is no statute of limitations. In some states there is a time limit of 10 years. You can visit the court to check the laws in your state.
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Can a noncustodial parent stop the custodial parent from moving?
This is hard to answer because there can be many variables involved. The noncustodial parent may contest the move and take the custodial parent to court to show cause. But it may not be possible for the noncustodial parent to actually prevent the move unless the move is out of state.
How old does a child have to be to stop visitation with noncustodial parent in Montana?
Eighteen.
How old does a child have to be to stop visitation with the noncustodial parent in Indiana?
13
How old does a child need to be to stop visitation with noncustodial parent in IA?
You have to be 18.
How old does a child have to be to stop visitation with noncustodial parent in Oklahoma?
When the child is 18.
Can an 18 year old stop visitation with the noncustodial parent in Indiana?
Yes.
In Texas what age can a child stop going to the noncustodial parent for visitiation?
When they move out of the custodial parent's home see links
Will being behind on childsupport stop you from getting a passport?
Yes, if the amount exceeds the threshold which, I believe, is $5,000. But, California will issue the request at $2500 in arrears. see links
How old does a child have to be to stop visitation with noncustodial parent in Hawaii?
Generally, not until the child is 18.
Legal age child can stop visitation with noncustodial parent in NJ?
The legal age is 14. (:
How old does a child have to be to stop visitation with noncustodial parent in Washington?
You have to be 18 unless the parents agree to it.
Can a custodial parent stop child support if theres arrears owed?
yes, with the court's approval
