Child Support Forgiveness Form California In North Carolina
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In North Carolina, there is no exact amount to how far behind someone gets in child support before they go to jail. The court looks at all the circumstances, but it's possible that they could put someone in jail for owing a small amount.
In most cases, arrears cannot be forgiven in North Carolina. The only situation where arrears can be forgiven is if the custodial parent chooses to do so. The parent can do so through an order of the court or a negotiated consent order.
There is a ten year statute of limitations that applies to collection efforts on a judgment or order which finds a child support responsible parent in arrears, typically due to numerous previously missed child support payments.
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.
In most cases, arrears cannot be forgiven in North Carolina. The only situation where arrears can be forgiven is if the custodial parent chooses to do so. The parent can do so through an order of the court or a negotiated consent order.
