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 phrase "a dispositional or permanency order" with "an order" and clarifies that any order placing custody of a child with a party obligated to pay support qualifies as a substantial change in circumstances. 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 child support or medical support when custody is granted to the obligor. It outlines the requirements for applications to suspend or terminate support, including necessary details such as the county, docket number, and date of the custody order. The bill mandates that objections to ex parte orders can be filed within fifteen calendar days, with a hearing scheduled within seven days of the objection. Furthermore, it requires the Iowa Supreme Court to create a standard form for these applications to streamline the process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 598.21C