Lowell, MA asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Massachusetts

Q: I’m wondering if there is a way to waive back child support that the other parent is willing to waive?

The other party has agreed to waive a certain amount of child support in out case. Just wondering what the steps are?

2 Lawyer Answers
Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Woburn, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: If your question involves the MDOR then you and the other party need to contact the MDOR attorney or office involved with your case and indicate that there is going to be an Affidavit of No Arrears executed and request this be processed.

Tanesha R Wright
Tanesha R Wright
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Boston, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: Yes, the other party can waive arrears that are due to them, however, if there is interest attached that is owed to the state that will still be owed. The other party cannot waive interest owed to the state. You should both speak with the Department of Revenue to see how to waive and fill out all necessary paperwork.

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