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Support Overpayment

By Thomas A. Elliot
August 30, 2012

In general, as a matter of public policy, an overpayment of support, such as that resulting from a reversal or modification of an order or judgment, is not subject to restitution or recoupment. Therefore, at first glance, it would appear that an individual who has overpaid support is without a remedy to recover excess payments.

However, over the years, courts have carved out numerous exceptions to the general rule barring recovery of excess support payments. An additional exception that permits recoupment under certain circumstances, is contained in the Family Court Act. So, in some cases, relief for the party who has overpaid may be possible.

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