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Can my arrears that I owe to the state be lowered are waived is there a different between the money I owe for child support and what I owe the state?

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I am not licensed in Missouri. I believe your question is concerning money paid by the state to support your child. In other words, your child received some type of welfare benefits. Normally, when a parent applies for assistance they have to give their right to collect support to the state. In other words, the support you pay each week or month goes to the state first. Once the state has recouped its money the remainder goes to the custodial parent. If you are behind on support a portion of your arrears may be owed to the state. Generally, the portion owed to the state cannot be waived. The portion owed to the custodial parent can sometimes be reduced by agreement. Contact an attorney in your state to review your file and determine exactly what is owed and to whom.

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