None. In the USA a father cannot opt out of child support. The only way around this is if the mother has remarried and her husband is allowed to adopt the baby. The father can relinquish his rights and a step parent adoption can take place.
The good news is yes, child support arrears can potentially be forgiven. You would need to have a joint petition filed along with the other parent though, showing that you are both in mutual agreement and jointly requesting that the arrears be waived or forgiven.
On rare occasions, child support can be waived by filling out a Deviation Addendum. Reasons to deviate can vary, however, they must be approved by the local Friend of the Court and Prosecuting Attorney.
You may not believe it but there is a situation where you can agree to have no child support in a divorce with minor children. The noncustodial parent normally handles paying child support to the custodial parent. There are several circumstances where both parents may agree to no child support.
You can contact the Attorney General's office to ask that the adverse reporting be removed. If there are arrears showing in your credit, you might ask the other parent to release the arrears so that the OAG's records show that you are current in your payments.
On rare occasions, child support can be waived by filling out a Deviation Addendum. Reasons to deviate can vary, however, they must be approved by the local Friend of the Court and Prosecuting Attorney.
The good news is yes, child support arrears can potentially be forgiven. You would need to have a joint petition filed along with the other parent though, showing that you are both in mutual agreement and jointly requesting that the arrears be waived or forgiven.
Every three (3) years. Every three years, upon request, the court is required to review and, if appropriate, adjust the child support order.