Can a custodial parent, release the non custodial parent, from financial responsibility and child support obligations?

A custodial parent can release the other parent from child support obligations owed to the custodial parent. However, if any money is owed to the state, that cannot be released by the parent. The Attorney General can do the paperwork for the release of the child support. A parent can forgive arrears as well as stop current child support as long as the child or parent is not receiving government assistant.