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.
Under California law, the following strategies may be available to address back child support and arrears: Motion to Re-Determine Back Child Support. Compromise of Arrears Program. Suspension of Interest Under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Petition for 'Equitable Forgiveness' ... Motion to Set Aside Invalid Court Judgment.
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.
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.
Even if a parent doesn't have primary physical custody of a child, they are still required to contribute to the support of that child even if the custodial parent has sufficient income to meet the needs of the child without financial assistance.
Emancipation: If the child becomes emancipated before turning 18, such as by becoming married, joining the military, or becoming self-supporting. Court Order: A court can issue an order to stop child support upon the filing of a motion to terminate support based on specific circumstances.