Child support arrears are unpaid child support payments. For many noncustodial parents child support arrears is just like missing a payment on a care note. When child support payments are missed interest is accrued. Depending on the amount of the arrears the noncustodial parent can be prosecuted and fine up to 6 months in jail. It is easier to pay the child support on time, then to deal with
. the extra drama of going to court or being sued for collection of the unpaid amount. There is no way to avoid making the payments. Check your state laws for additional information.
