can i defer my back child support payments?
967653
If it was forgiven (legally)--it can not be resurrected after the fact unless she can prove to a judge that she was coerced into forgiving those arrears.  If you still owe arrears (which were NOT forgiven) then you do still have to pay to the MOTHER as she incurred the costs of 'raising' that child while support went unpaid.
235700
Ok, so is everybody on yahoo just a jerk?  Didn't your mothers ever teach you that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all?\n\nSo anyway...the way to go about it is to seek a revision of the child support order.  The fact that you have another child WILL be taken into consideration. \n\nHOWEVER, since the order is 10 years old, there have been no adjustments made for cost of living, increased costs of the child he is paying support for, etc.  Child support normally gets increased over the years for cost of living and based on the expectation that the older the child, the more expensive they are.\n\nSo, unless he is making SIGNIFICANTLY less money, or unless the child's mother is making SIGNIFICANTLY more than your husband, you are probably better off leaving things as they are.\n\nLook into things for your state.  My state has a "child support calculator" on the internet. You can enter the figures and see what the child support would be based on the facts.  \n\nThe courts probably define "hardship" differently than you do, so be careful.  Do you have a nice house, do you have decent vehicles, do you have clothes on your backs and food to eat?  Not to mention luxuries.  You will need to show REAL hardship to draw sympathy from a court when you (or your husband) is the payor.  In my state, as long as the father has $500/month gross, all the rest can go to child support if the calculator says so. Tell me how anyone can live off $500 gross?  All the sympathies are with the child and his/her mother.  \n\nAlso, you would HAVE to get a lawyer.  You never want to go to court alone, as you are sure to get the raw deal (heard that from a judges mouth)\n\nBe careful, you may be opening Pandora's Box.
925598
Check out http://www.dadsdivorce.com it has a child support calculator there.\nIt would be nice to think that parents could help each other out in the raising of a child and that it could flow nice and easy.  My thing, if the ex is asking for more, you have every right to refuse and probably every rationale to not pay over and above your amount in child support.  It will not be credited to you and it might very well be used against you later on.\nThe only thing I am confused on is whether it has been modified because she is out of work.  If she tries to, you can still dispute it based upon her work history.  If she's trying to gravy train off the child support ask the courts to impute an income for her so that your child support is based upon what the child and what you need.
832877
If you want to modify your child support you need to go the Family Court clerk (in the county where the child resides) and request a petition to modify support. You'll have to have a good reason. They only typically suspend child support if you give up your parental rights. But they may lower it if you are unemployed.\n\nYou can get more information here:\n\nhttp://www.littlerock.org/CityManager/Divisions/CityClerksOffice/
363232
i am a tax preparer and the best thing for you to do is to go ahead and file and let them (irs) take what you owe so when you get trough paying them you can have your money for yourself.  Please have a dependent so that you can get enough back so that maybe you may only have to pay back two years, not child support but the irs
1093300
This is not so in every case.  The law is simply that the natural parent must pay for the support of the child through emancipation.  One could pay directly.  And if one was not working, there could be no garnishment but the obligation to pay goes with the person.
793501
Patricia--if you're disabled and raising two children (not your own?) you should apply for every service your county has to offer you--ie food stamps, medical assistance, care taker supplements or cash aid, if available in your state.  The state will be compelled to collect partial repayment from the father (and mother if these are not your children.)  You won't have to wait for a deadbeat to pay--the state sends you the aid and collects partial repayment.  Your child should also be eligible for benefits off your social security if you haven't been collecting that already.  After you've applied for EVERYTHING your eligible for THEN go to your child support office and give them any information you have on the children's father (and mother).  If you do have an order for support and he is only making partial payments he still owes you that money.  Agencies are reluctant to take people who are 'making an effort' back to court because it encourages those who REALLY are trying to quit.  If he is just gaming the system--demand your case be enforced and he be taken back to court and held in contempt.\n\nGood luck!
1026107
you have to defer EVERY year until you earn about 2grand sterling per month, then they make yyou pay it back.\n\nIf you don't defer, you have to pay back what you haven't defered. (I am paying back 2 years that I missed, even tho I don't earn enough).
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They can continue untill the amount due is paid off. If you are falling behind, it sounds like you are paing less than your monthly obligation, you should atleast pay that. Once your obligation to pay suppor thas stopped (may not be 18, will continue untill HS grad atleast even if over 18, may continue in to college...) then you would still have to pay any amounts that you have not already paid.\n\nIf your child support obligation is out of line with your income, you should discuss the issue with a lawyer. You may be able to get your monthly amount reduced.
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Marsh, with child support it goes strictly on his income. If he has lost some of his income since the order was first in effect he can ask for a lower amount. Yes, having a child in his home, as long as it is his, also counts for him. He will just have to talk to them and ask for a lower amount due to having a child now with you. It will not make a difference though if his income has went up.
867449
to all of the people who answered this question, not sure if  the laws over this subject varies from state to state, but in the state of Ohio the father has the obligation to pay his child support that he has been ordered from a court to pay until it is paid in full, age has no bearing on this. this is why if and when you child reaches the age of 19 and not being a full time student his support for this child does end with the balance (back payments) that is owed still must be paid in full. in most cases the father and mother can in court come to an cash agreement and settle the debt with each other. to you all that are paying and/or receiving child support payments from an ex or mother/father of your child(s) please read up on what your rights are, this isn't just something that you should keep putting off for another day. if money is owed to your child it is your job to see that he/she receives it, if someone owed you money you would hound then until the bill was paid in full. do the same for your child too...
972614
Yes they can.  My father found out this the hard way after never paying his child support.  As a result until all of that past due support is paid up (plus interest) his SS check is being garnished.  He also has young daughter that they are hitting him for now until she gets out of school.
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Your employer should notify the county agency where your case is.  They will want to know when you expect to return to work. Hopefully your employer will be able to give them an idea.  Until then, obviously you won't be able to pay.  The time missed will get added onto the end.  In other words...if you miss 6 months... you'll have to make it up later.  If you pay until your child turns 18, if you missed 6 months, you'll have to pay for 6 more months passed their 18th birthday.  The support is due, regardless of how long it takes to pay.  It's in your best interest to get a job ASAP.  You are better off notifying the county child support agency first thing Monday.  They need to know, and if you do it right away, it shows you are concerned about the situation.  Keep them informed.  It is the best thing for you and for your children.
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You have to understand just as in any type of court hearing, just because you get a judgment doesnt mean that you will ever see a dime of your child support. \n\nOnce you receive your court order, you should read it very carefully to see when the payments are supposed to start. If you dont see a payment within 90 days after the first payment was supposed to have been received, you can petition the court, pro se, on your own, to have the absent parents wages garnished. Each State has their own rules of court, so depending on your state, you may or may not be able to garnish wages, if the absent parent makes less than a predetermined amount by the state you cannot garnish. Your best bet in that case, if you havent received payment within 90 days after the first payment was supposed to have been received, you can enlist the help of the Child Support Enforcement Division in your state. Keep in mind that if you receive any type of state or county welfare aid you will NOT receive child support checks, you will instead only be entitled to a $50.00 pass through payment. If you have been on welfare there most likely will be an arrears amount owing to the state or county and you wont see a single dime of your child support until that amount has been paid in full!
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supposedly yes but I would contact the child support contact site and get a confirmation or go to domestic relations and have them set it up for you
288287
Go to your State Human Resources website and look up child support enforcement. Call them and keep calling them. they will garnish a person's wages and give you that money.
644116
you would really have to check with the agencie. most states count child support as income so it counts against you benifits. missouri has some weird laws about benifits and stamps. good luck.