FACTS
1. The husband filed a modification complaint asserting that he was entitled to an "off-set for his $7,040 overpayment of child support against his present child support obligation to be applied over time."
ISSUE
1. Issue: Under Massachusetts family law, can a parent receive credit for overpayment of child support?
HOLDING
1. Holding: No, a parent cannot receive credit for overpayment of child support. Such a complaint usually be dismissed with prejudice.
