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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Legally, it's pretty difficult to do this in most states, because the child has the legal right to the money, not you, and it's not in the child's best interest to waive.

However, I know a couple people who did this informally. There's no legal document or enforcement, but dad agreed to let mom have primary custody, and mom doesn't go after him for child support. [/quote]

I don’t think courts will undo a voluntary agreement where one parent does not seek child support or all the child support they may be entitled to. [/quote]

They absolutely will, and sometimes will even order backpay. The parent waiving support can change their mind at any point and seek child support. Some states even allow the child to go after backpay child support after they turn 18.

It's very risky for the parent not paying. [/quote]

I don’t think they do this unless the child requires public support. As far as I am aware, courts enter custody and support orders that the parents agree to and don’t force a child support calculation if no parent has requested that. [/quote]

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