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Yes, you can waive child support in North Dakota. However, a few requirements must be met to get a waiver. First, the parent seeking the waiver must show that they cannot pay child support. This could be because they are unemployed, have a low income, or have other financial obligations.

The Supreme Court of North Dakota has consistently held that the parents cannot simply decide that there will be no child support exchanged, as ?the right to the support belongs to the child.? Larson v. Larson, 2005 ND 67, ¶ 11, 694 N.W. 2d 13.

Unless otherwise specified by court order, a monthly child support obligation included in an order issued by a North Dakota court will terminate if the obligor under the order is awarded primary residential responsibility of the child or children on whose behalf the obligation is owed.

There are no hard-and-fast rules as to the age at which a child is considered mature enough to testify as to a preference regarding residential responsibility. A court might find a ten year old in one case mature enough to express a preference, but find otherwise regarding a thirteen year old in another case.

In North Dakota, most support obligations end when the youngest child turns 18 or the last day of the month the child graduates from high school, whichever happens later. Most North Dakota court orders will not continue past the age of 19, even if a 19 year old child is in high school.

Found in Contempt of Court means a judge or referee has determined the parent intentionally failed to pay support. Contempt of court can lead to jail time, fines, license suspension, and an order to complete work activities.