Child Support Arrears Clarification

Summary

Child support and arrears are different; child support is for current needs, while arrears are past due payments. If a non-custodial parents payments are modified to $0, they still owe any arrears. In Kansas, if a custody agreement requires meeting halfway contingent on child support payments, and those payments are now $0, the agreement may not be met. Consult Johnson County Family Court or a local attorney for specific guidance.

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Is paying arears in child support the same as paying child support
No, they are not the same.
- Child support is money paid to support the children's needs.
- Arrears in child support are past due payments.
Payment of arrears doesn't replace current child support obligation.
What if the non custodial parent got an modification for Child support payments to be $*
If the non-custodial parent's child support payments are modified to $*, it means they currently have no obligation to pay. However, they still need to clear any arrears that existed prior to the modification. This can vary by location, so it's always good to check local laws.
But if in the custody agreement i am only required to meet half way if they pay support would them paying minimum in arears mean I am required to meet half way or would they still need to go the full distance to pick them up
To provide accurate information, I need to know your location as child custody laws can vary by state or country. Can you please provide this information?
Kansas
In Kansas, meeting halfway due to child support payments depends on the specific custody agreement. If it's not clear, you may need to consult a local attorney or the court. Here are the details of Johnson County Family Court:

Johnson County Family Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * W Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS *
Website: www.jocogov.org/dept/district-court
That's the specific order they must make payments of child support in order to meet halfway but since payments are now zero does that mean they are not meeting the custody agreement
If the agreement specifically states that meeting halfway is contingent on child support payments, and those are now $*, they may not be meeting the agreement. However, legal interpretation can vary. You should consult Johnson County Family Court or a local attorney.