Reviewed for current 2026 law
Delaware Child Support Arrears Guide 2026
Use the Family Court or DCSS ledger because the reviewed support provisions do not set one fixed automatic interest rate.
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arrears guide
Estimated arrears with interest: $5,000.00
Interest of $0.00 under 13 Del. C. §§ 513 and 516.
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arrears principal13 Del. C. chapter 5, support duties and enforcement (Delaware General Assembly) | $5,000.00 |
| Interest not computed: no verified numeric rate (13 Del. C. §§ 513 and 516)Delaware law provides enforcement and an added payment toward arrears, but the reviewed child-support provisions do not supply one fixed automatic interest percentage. Use the Family Court or DCSS ledger.13 Del. C. chapter 5, support duties and enforcement (Delaware General Assembly) | $0.00 |
| Arrears principal plus interest13 Del. C. chapter 5, support duties and enforcement (Delaware General Assembly) | $5,000.00 |
Assumptions
- Accrual period expressed as 12 month(s); partial months prorate.
- No verified numeric interest rate for this state; interest shown as 0 and the result is an estimate of principal only.
Estimate only. The court or state agency calculation controls.
Delaware arrears interest under 13 Del. C. §§ 513 and 516; rules last reviewed 2026-08-09.
Delaware adds enforcement, not a universal calculator rate
Past-due support can trigger an added payment, wage attachment, liens, and other enforcement.
The reviewed support provisions do not supply one fixed automatic interest percentage for every Delaware arrears balance.
The tool therefore preserves principal and directs you to the official ledger instead of borrowing a general debt rate.
Get the official account history
Confirm each unpaid installment, payment, adjustment, and any judgment-specific interest.
Do not treat the statutory 10 percent added arrears payment as an interest rate.
What this estimate includes
- Principal display
- Current legal explanation
What it leaves out
- Invented interest rate
- Installment ledger
- Official payoff
Delaware arrears guide FAQs
Does Delaware add interest to arrears?
The reviewed child-support provisions do not provide one fixed automatic percentage for this calculator; confirm the order and ledger.
What is the 10 percent arrears rule?
It is an added payment toward arrears in qualifying cases, not a 10 percent interest rate.
Can wages be attached?
Yes. Wage attachment is a common enforcement method.
Is an arrears petition always required for attachment?
No. The Family Court explains that a separate arrears petition is not required for wage attachment.
Can liens apply?
Yes. Delaware law provides child-support liens for past-due installments.
Where do I get the balance?
Use DCSS or the Family Court account record.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- 13 Del. C. chapter 5, support duties and enforcement
Delaware General Assembly Last checked
- Child Support Overview and Wage Attachments
Delaware Family Court Last checked
Changelog: page reviewed . Material changes appear in the update log.