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In 2009, the State of Nevada acquired a default judgment against my ex for over $32,000 in back child support. My ex has been in a relationship with a lawyer since shortly after our separation. In 2010, my ex and his lawyer girlfriend cornered me and threatened to take full custody of my kids, if I didn't sign a document, relinquishing his obligation to pay the back child support. I signed it. I've never heard any more about the back child support, either from them or the courts. Is this legal? Can I sign off the money he owes for the expenses of raising his children? The judgment was in my children's names, I am nowhere on the documents.
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Obviously, you should not have signed any such thing. Nor should have waited four years after doing so to seek legal advice. However, it just is not clear exactly what your situation, or alternatives, are. Before walking away from $32,000 in back child support, I suggest you gather copies of everything -- the original order, any modifications, the supposed "waiver" any correspondence, and anything else you have, and consult with a family law specialist as to your options at this point. Some waivers are valid, some are not; it is not possible to say on your facts without looking at the documentation.
Answered on Feb 09th, 2014 at 4:54 PM