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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.
Think in advance about how much you would like to offer to settle the past due amount. Stop by a local DCSS office or contact the DCSS Customer Service Center at 602-252-4045 or 1-800-882-4151, or email the DCSS Settlement Team at dcsssettlement@azdes to submit your settlement offer.
Once the owing parent is 30 days behind in payments, the custodial parent may file a petition for contempt. The owing parent will be required to appear in court, and if they fail to do so, they will very likely be found in contempt and may see jail time and/or fines.
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.
If the custodial parent needs the child support arrears to properly provide for the child, the court is unlikely to approve your petition for a reduction or waiver. That said, while it's challenging to reduce or eliminate child support arrears, it's not impossible.
8 Ways How to Get Your Child Support Arrears Waived Communicate with Your Co-Parent. Create a New Written Agreement. File the New Agreement with the court. See What the Court Decides. Tweak the Agreement and Re-file. Enter Waiver Negotiations with the State. Inform Your Co-Parent. Follow the Court's Conditions.
Contact the DCSS In Arizona, you can file for any service at any time, including filing for back child support as long as paternity has been established. The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is where you can receive assistance to file for back child support.
Once the parent that owes child support payments is behind 30 days, the parent with full custody may file a contempt petition. The parent responsible for paying is required to appear in court, and if they fail to do so, they are bound to be found in contempt and can see jail time and/or fines.