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Child support back pay cannot be totally forgiven or waived, but there are a few situations that can help you handle it. Double-check the amount the court states you are in arrears.Back pay does accrue interest but, in some cases, you may not have to pay all of it. You can request a manageable payment schedule.

Statute of Limitations for collecting back child support In the state of New York, the statute of limitations allows parents to collect unpaid child support for 20 years from the date of default.

All child support review requests must be made in writing at the county child support office handling your case. The request must also include an Income and Expense Affidavit, supporting documents and list the reason for the change. Following the review, the child support order may go up, down or stay the same.

Arrears Cap can put a limit on the amount of child support debt that a noncustodial parent owes to the government. The amount of arrears can be reduced to as low as $500. To qualify, noncustodial parents must owe child support debt to the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS).

Child support is a percentage (roughly 20% for 1 child, and an additional 10% for each additional child) of the combined gross income of the parents, which is then split between both parents, depending on other factors.

If both parents agree to change the amount of support, they may use the Office of State Court's online form, FA-604 - Stipulation and Order to Amend Judgment for Support . This can be done at the child support agency, or the parents can complete the form on their own and submit it to the child support agency.

If your order of support is still charging current support, you will need to file a petition with the court to terminate the order. You will still be responsible for paying any past-due support amount. If an Income Withholding Order has been issued, you may request a review of the additional amount ( PDF ).