Q: I want to know how to stop receiving child support. How would I go about stopping it?
A: Not enough information. If there's public assistance involved you cannot stop support. The caselaw indicates that it is a child's right to receive support and a parent does not have the right to waive support unless there is a sufficient reason to deviate (such as equal incomes and equal parenting time; the amount of support is nebulous, etc). Not knowing where you are located, I'd suggest you consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area who would be familiar with the practices and policies of the family court judges in the county. There may be courts which will allow a waiver, but circumstances would vary.
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