Can we have a mutually agreed upon ending of child support without making a court appearance?
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Can we have a mutually agreed upon ending of child support without making a court appearance?
Child support payments scheduled by decree to end when our daughter graduates high school (this month). We are being told we have to file in court. Isn’t there a way to file notarized paperwork and avoid a court appearance? If I lived out of state, I can’t imagine they can “make” you travel to appear in court, especially me as custodial parent who isn’t fighting it.
Asked on May 22, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am not sure who is telling you this but the if the decree states that child support ends upon the condition stated in the decree, then it is self terminating. However, if there are broader issues involved or the court requires a final termination so it does not unnecessarily report the payor to the authorities for non-payment, consider speaking with the court clerk for that particular judge about a joint motion you can simply file with the understanding you cannot directly appear.
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