Mississippi Temporary Stipulated Agreement to Modify Support Obligation
What is this form?
The Temporary Stipulated Agreement to Modify Support Obligation is a legal document that allows a parent, typically a father, to temporarily adjust their child support payments following a divorce. This form is specifically designed for situations where a parent experiences a temporary increase in income, such as members of the military on active duty. Unlike other modification forms, this agreement is time-limited and may be tailored for parents in unique circumstances, ensuring that child support obligations are met during increased financial capacity.
Key parts of this document
- Name and birth date of the child receiving support.
- Details of the original child support order, including the amount and date of entry.
- Proposed temporary increased support amount and start date.
- Duration of the temporary agreement and conditions for reversion to previous support levels.
- Payment instructions through the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
- Signature and notarization section for legal validation.
When to use this form
This form should be utilized when a parent, especially a deployed member of the military, experiences a temporary increase in income and wishes to adjust their child support obligations accordingly. It is particularly relevant in contexts where financial circumstances may change due to active duty deployments or other temporary employment increases.
Intended users of this form
- Parents obligated to pay child support who have recently increased income.
- Military personnel on active duty seeking to adjust their support obligations temporarily.
- Anyone looking to formalize a temporary modification of a child support agreement.
Completing this form step by step
- Identify the parties involved, including the parent making the modification and the child receiving support.
- Specify the amount of the original child support order and detail the new temporary support amount.
- Enter the start date for the temporary support adjustment.
- Include terms regarding the duration of this temporary modification until the specified end date or release from active duty.
- Sign the form in the presence of a notary or appropriate commissioned officer.
Does this form need to be notarized?
This form must be notarized to be legally valid. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to specify the exact new support amount and start date.
- Not notarizing the document, which is crucial for legal enforceability.
- Leaving out the notification requirement to the Department of Human Services after release from active duty.
Benefits of completing this form online
- Easy access to the form, allowing for immediate download and completion.
- Editable templates that can be customized to reflect individual circumstances.
- Reliability of attorney-drafted content, ensuring legal validity.
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FAQ
Under New York State law, parents are responsible for supporting their child until the child is 21 years old.
Under the COVID-Related Tax Relief Act, the IRS can't take second-round payments to pay overdue child support. As with second-round checks, third stimulus checks won't be reduced to pay child support arrears.
Child support refers to court-ordered payments made by the non-custodial parent to help the custodial parent with the costs of raising a child.While each case is unique, New Jersey courts calculate how much is paid by the obligor (the person making the payments) by following specific guidelines, or formulas.
Contact the Child Support Division at 1-800-252-8014.
