YES if the ex husband is in arrears, he can be sued for back support. There may be time limits on how far back you can sue... laws and statutes of limitations vary from state to state.
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.
You cannot remove the accrued interest on a child support judgment. The interest goes to the recipient of the child support payments.
Obtain the form: You can typically obtain a proof of child support form from your local child support agency or court office. You may also find it online on your state or jurisdiction's official website.
Under Alabama law, Child Support CANNOT be waived. The Courts find that the Child Support is for the benefit of the child, and neither parent may waive child support requirements.
In order to get child support arrears dismissed in Alabama, a motion to dismiss child support arrears must be filed by the party that has arrears. This must be filed with the court that issued the original child support order.
The penalties may include: Garnishing wages. Intercepting unemployment insurance. Intercepting tax return.
Request for Administrative Review (1 TAC 55.101(f)(2)) This form is completed by a noncustodial parent to contest a claim of past-due child support and request a review of their case.
California doesn't immediately issue a warrant for missed child support. It usually takes a significant lapse before this happens. When you miss several payments, accumulate large arrears, and fail to take steps to resolve the debt, a warrant might become likely.
If all children in the court order have reached the age of majority (19), you can terminate the Income Withholding Order for Child Support, if no arrearage is owed. Complete and return to the Clerk's Office a Motion to Terminate the Income Withholding Order (Affidavit for Termination of Withholding Order for Support).