The bill amends Section 598.21C of the Iowa Code to allow for the suspension of child support and medical support under specific circumstances. It modifies the existing law by replacing the requirement for a "dispositional or permanency order" with any order under Code chapter 232 that places custody of a child with a party obligated to pay support. The bill also waives any filing fees or court costs associated with modifications filed under this provision.

Additionally, the bill introduces a process for entering ex parte orders to suspend or terminate child support or medical support. If a party obligated to pay support files an application after an order places custody with them, the court may issue an ex parte order suspending the support, effective immediately. Conversely, if custody is returned to the party owed support, they can request the termination of the suspension. The bill also allows for objections to these ex parte orders, requiring a hearing to be scheduled within seven days of the objection. Furthermore, the supreme court is tasked with creating a standard form for these applications to streamline the process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 598.21C