The proposed bill aims to enhance the accountability and proper use of child support payments by mandating that these funds be utilized solely for the benefit of the minor child or children. It introduces new legal provisions that allow a court to require the physical custodian or payee receiving child support to provide an accounting of how the payments are spent. Specifically, the bill stipulates that a court can order the custodian or payee to demonstrate how the child support payments have been used to meet the needs of the child, particularly if there is evidence suggesting that those needs are not being met.

Additionally, the bill establishes that all child support payments must be directed towards the welfare of the minor child, reinforcing the obligation of custodians and payees to prioritize the child's needs. The court is granted the authority to determine the format and timing of the required accounting, which can be included in the initial support order. This legislative change aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of child support funds, ultimately benefiting the children for whom the support is intended.

Statutes affected:
HB 1809: 9-14-106(a)