Opinion ID: 2631876
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Is Newlynn's Alleged Waiver Enforceable?

Text: As an initial matter, Murphy argues that he should not be required to make any child support payments that accrued between June 1, 1998, and August 15, 1999, because Newlynn agreed to waive his child support obligations for that period. But agreements to waive child support are not valid until a court has reviewed and approved the waiver's substantive adequacy under Rule 90.3, and even a court-approved waiver will be given only prospective effect. [6] Not only has no court ever reviewed and approved the substantive adequacy of Newlynn's alleged waiver, but Murphy seeks retroactive modification of his previously accrued child support obligations. Under this court's precedent, Newlynn's alleged waiver thus cannot relieve Murphy from his obligation to make his past due child support payments. [7]