What is the difference between a terminated and a suspended child support order?

In Massachusetts, a terminated child support order is one that has been completely ended or permanently stopped. It means that the obligation to pay the child support has been ended and the supporting parent is no longer obligated to make payments. Terminated child support orders can also mean the end of any arrears that the supporting parent may have had. A suspended child support order is different in that the obligation to pay is still in effect, but the payment has been put on hold. This means that the supporting parent is not expected to make any payments until the suspension is lifted. The court may suspend a child support order due to a change in financial circumstances or a change in the parent’s living situation. Once the suspension is lifted, the paying parent will be expected to resume payment of child support.

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