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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.
It's possible to request the court to waive child support arrears owed to the other parent. Both parents must agree on how the arrears are settled, such as by paying only part of the total amount and waiving the remaining balance.
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).
Both parents must agree on how the arrears are settled, such as by paying only part of the total amount and waiving the remaining balance. They must then put this agreement in writing, and submit it for the court's review and approval. An attorney's guidance is valuable in this process.
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 the financial situation of either parent changes dramatically and they jointly agree that child support is no longer necessary, they can jointly petition the court to terminate the child support obligation. A change in the child's situation can be grounds for termination of child support as well.
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.
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.