Jackson, MS asked in Family Law and Child Support for Mississippi

Q: What does it mean if you get a letter from DHS saying This is an arrears only case. There is no obligation to review

I was paying back child support and I just got a letter from DHS saying: This is an arrears only case. There is no obligation to review. What does this mean

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Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
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  • Olive Branch, MS
  • Licensed in Mississippi

A: The letter means that DHS is attempting to collect a debt of past due child support only, not current support. Also, the agency is not reviewing the file in an effort to increase the monthly support amount.

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