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.
Yes, Domestic Relations (DR) Court Orders can be waived. Both parties can sign an affidavit to waive any or all arrearages owed to the custodial parent. Arrears owed to the state (occurred while receiving benefit from the state) cannot be waived.
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.
Arrears Forgiveness People can voluntarily waive any past-due support that is owed to them by completing an affidavit. Affidavits are available for Administrative (PDF), Domestic Relations (PDF) and Juvenile Court (PDF).
Child support orders can be terminated for a variety of reasons: The child reaches the age of 18 and no longer attends an accredited high school full-time. The child attends an accredited high school but has reached the age of 19. The child marries. The child dies. The child enlists in the armed services.
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.
The statute of limitations for child support in Michigan is ten years.