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Is there a statute of limitation on collection of child support arrears?

April 26, 2017arrears child support collection limitation Statute

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Is there a statute of limitation on collection of child support arrears?

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Nope … the debt is owed until paid, even if the child has attained the age of 18 or beyond. The other spouse may, as an option, file charges in court for payment – and you could be facing “contempt of court” if one still fails to pay the debt. Jail time could be a possibility for non-payment, too.