Support & FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions and Technical Assistance for ArrearCalc.

What is the United States Rule for child support payment allocation?

Under the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision Story v. Livingston, 38 U.S. 359 (1839) and codified state family laws, payments received are credited first toward current monthly support due. Any excess is then applied to reduce accrued statutory interest, and only subsequent excess reduces delinquent principal arrears.

Can a family court judge forgive my past-due child support arrears?

No. Under the federal Bradley Amendment, 42 U.S.C. § 666(a)(9), each child support installment becomes a vested money judgment on the date it falls due. State courts lack legal jurisdiction to retroactively forgive or reduce accrued principal child support arrears.

How do I restore my purchases on a new device?

Open ArrearCalc, navigate to the Enforcement Vault tab (or tap Upgrade on any locked feature), and tap "Restore Purchases." Your StoreKit 2 entitlements will be verified immediately via your Apple ID.

How do I cancel an active subscription?

Subscriptions are managed directly by Apple. Go to your iOS Settings > [Your Apple ID Name] > Subscriptions > ArrearCalc > Cancel Subscription.

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