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.
Can Parents Agree to Waive Child Support When Sharing Custody Equally? Yes, it's possible for Missouri parents to ask the court for no child support during divorce. The court, however, will not always agree.
If a parent believes that a child support obligation should be terminated, he or she should write a letter to the local county FSD office, which can be found at the Missouri Child Support County Offices website. The letter should include the following: Parent's name, the other parent's name, and the child/ren names.
No, a parent cannot decline or waive child support obligations in Missouri. It's the duty of both parents to support their child, whether as a custodial parent or a parent sending monthly payments. Once the court has ordered child support, that order stands until it is terminated or modified.