To officially stop child support payments, the same court that initially ordered the child support must issue an order to terminate it. The custodial parent can petition the court to stop the child support, but it is ultimately the court's decision based on the child's best interest.
To do this, you or an attorney will need to file a Motion to Terminate Withholding for Child Support in the court that issued the original family court orders. A hearing will be scheduled, where the judge will review the petition and, if everything is in order, will sign an order terminating child support.
If the parents have had sufficient contact with Texas, we may be able to enter a Texas order even if one of the parents does not currently reside here. If another state's assistance is needed, UIFSA enables Texas and the other state to cooperate to establish a child support order in that state.
To officially stop child support payments, the same court that initially ordered the child support must issue an order to terminate it. The custodial parent can petition the court to stop the child support, but it is ultimately the court's decision based on the child's best interest.
The basic percentage guidelines for child support payments in Texas, where only a single order exists and all children of the paying party are before the Court, are: 1 child: 20% of net monthly income. 2 children: 25% of net monthly income. 3 children: 30% of net monthly income.
Key Takeaways. A mother cannot cancel child support on her own; it requires a court order. Child support may be canceled or modified under specific conditions, such as when the child turns 18, graduates high school, becomes emancipated, or due to significant changes in financial or custody arrangements.
You may also wish to visit a Division of Child Support Services Office location. There is one office location in Pima County: DCSS Pima Tucson Office 1455 S. Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85711 1-800-882-4151 Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
You can also contact the Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The OAG will not represent you the way a lawyer would, but they can go to court to get an order for child support, custody, and visitation. You can contact the OAG at (800) 255-8014 or through their website.
While you can attempt to settle child support matters without a lawyer, having legal representation can provide you with peace of mind and increase the likelihood of reaching a fair and satisfactory resolution.