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This is because Minnesota law considers child support the right of the child, not the parents. As such, any agreement between parents to modify or waive child support must be approved by the court. Further, instead of waiving child support, parents can request a “reservation” of support.

This is because Minnesota law considers child support the right of the child, not the parents. As such, any agreement between parents to modify or waive child support must be approved by the court.

If a married couple with minor children is divorced or obtains a legal separation, a court must enter a support order against one or both parents. If a married couple with minor children lives apart, one parent or the public authority may go to court to seek a support order against the other parent.

The main options are a Motion to Terminate Child Support or a Stipulation to Terminate Child Support. You can get blank forms through your county court's Self Help Center website or office. Alternatively, contact an experienced MN family law attorney for assistance.

If the obligor's gross income is less than 120 percent of the federal poverty guidelines for one person, a minimum support amount applies. A minimum support order is $50 for one or two children, $75 for three or four children, and $100 for five or more children.

Debt forgiveness refers to the practice of negotiating and settling a child support debt, usually for an amount that is less than was originally owed. In Minnesota, forgivable debt is confined to debt that is permanently assigned to the State (classified as “Public Assistance” debt or “PA”).

MN Statute of Limitations on Back Child Support Payments (Arrears) Minnesota has no statute of limitations on certain enforcement actions including: income withholding, state tax intercept, credit bureau reporting, license suspension, and contempt. The statute of limitations on judgments lasts for 10 years.

However, they still have a responsibility to support their children. That's why the 2023 changes to child support in Minnesota include a minimum basic support amount of $50 for families with one child and additional increases of $10 per extra child.

Either parent can file a motion to change child support by filling out and filing a Motion to Modify Child Support, either in the expedited process or in District Court depending on the case.