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However, without a court order, either parent could change their mind about supporting their child. Therefore, they would not need a valid legal reason to stop child support payments. Only when there is a court order does a parent need a valid legal reason for terminating child support payments.

A custodial parent (the parent with whom the child resides) brings a complaint on behalf of a child and not in his or her own right. As such, and for this reason, the right to child support cannot be waived by a custodial parent.

If you and your co-parent agree, you can craft a Consent Order that outlines the termination of child support. This helps avoid the need to file a motion with the court. Working with an experienced child support attorney can equip you with a clear understanding of the process and possible results.

It is critical to note that the relinquishing of parental rights is not an avenue to avoiding legal responsibilities when it comes to child support. The action must be agreed upon by both parents and approved and acknowledged by the family law court.

The Application/Cross Application to Modify a Court Order is a written request in which you ask the court to change or enforce an existing court order. The court will change an order only if important facts or circumstances have changed from the time the order was issued.

Orders to Show Cause are generally used to avert or prevent irreparable harm to a child or to protect their health, safety, and welfare. Prevention of harm is the reason to seek emergent remedy with the court. The court, in its discretion, may issue an emergency order.