Can a ex wife drop child support arrears?

I owe child support arrears, but my ex-wife is willing to drop all the arrears I owe. Is that possible for an ex-wife to forgive child support arrearage payments, and if so, what is the process? I am unable to give you legal advice on divorce.

Can a Ex Wife Forgive child support that is not owed?

Your ex-wife cannot forgive money that is not owed to her. By this I mean, should your ex-wife have received state services (Medicaid, food stamps, etc.) a state agency likely has a claim to the receipt of the child support.

What happens if my ex wife receives Medicaid?

By this I mean, should your ex-wife have received state services (Medicaid, food stamps, etc.) a state agency likely has a claim to the receipt of the child support. These state agencies who have given support for the benefit of children typically offset based on child support and are awaiting the receipt of these funds.

Can a waiver of child support be granted?

On the other hand, a waiver of the right to seek a modification of child support generally is not, even if the waiver was given in exchange for valuable consideration. Ordinary principles of contract law do not apply to the child support obligation.

Can a parent agree to waive child support?

Child support belongs to a child, so parents cannot agree to waive it—that’s not for parents to decide. While typically only one parent pays child support under a custody order, both parents are financially responsible for their children. A child support order typically requires the noncustodial parent…

Can a parent be cordial to their ex?

If that can’t happen, they need to be civil at the very least. In the fallout of a messy divorce, some parents can’t summon the will to be cordial to their ex, and it only leads to problems. “Not only does this behavior create tension, it also causes stress to the children and provides a bad example,” says Valencia.

Can a private agreement on child support be enforceable?

A private agreement to modify a child support order that is not formally incorporated into a court order is not enforceable. Formal modification of child support is accomplished by serving and filing an appropriate motion with the proper agency or court.

When do parents have to be flexible with their ex?

Schedules change, unexpected circumstances arise, and parents have to be willing to go with the flow. If an ex is refusing to be flexible, he or she is doing more harm than good. “The only people who truly suffer are the kids,” says Valencia.