My question involves child support in the State of: NJ
My partner has been unfairly burdened with the responsibility of child support for seven years. Recently, the grandmother (custodial parent) received a notification of intent to modify the child support order.
The letter from Domestic Relations states: the court intends to modify the support order no less than 60 days after the date of the notice because:
The defendant is unable to pay, has no known income or assets and there is no reasonable prospect that the defendant will be able to pay in the foreseeable future. The defendant's financial obligation is assessed at zero. Arrears are remitted without prejudice.
She has an option to request re-opening this case but has indicated she will not owing to the complicated circumstances involving the absent mother and the fact she is in a financial position to take care of the child.
My question is this: Will it now be possible for him to obtain a passport? We had been working towards paying off all of the arrears in order for him to travel internationally for a family wedding but it now seems the arrears will be waived. Or can the arrears "re-surface" if he applies for a passport?
I ask that responders please reserve moral judgement as the situation is quite complicated. I would appreciate any opinions/information regarding his eligibility for a passport once the case is closed.

