This bill amends Louisiana's child support laws, particularly focusing on the calculation of child support, deviations from established guidelines, and support for adult disabled children. It introduces new sections R.S. 9:315.14 and R.S. 9:315.22.1, which detail the requirements for establishing, modifying, or continuing child support for children with disabilities. Notably, support obligations for children with developmental disabilities may extend until the age of twenty-two if they are full-time students. The bill also places the burden of proof for establishing a child's disability on the primary domiciliary parent or legal guardian.

Additionally, the bill revises provisions regarding deviations from child support guidelines, allowing courts to consider various factors such as the financial circumstances of the parties and the needs of the child. It removes outdated references related to Hurricane Katrina and Rita and emphasizes that child support awards must be in the best interest of the child. The bill also mandates that courts evaluate a child's eligibility for public benefits and may establish trusts for managing awarded funds. Furthermore, it repeals Section R.S. 9:315.21(F) entirely, marking a significant change in the legal framework. The new provisions are set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
HB770 Original: 9:1(B), 9:11(A)(2), 9:22(C), 9:21(F)
HB770 Engrossed: 9:1(B), 9:11(A)(2), 9:22(C), 9:21(F)
HB770 Reengrossed: 9:1(B), 9:11(A)(2), 9:22(C), 9:21(F)
HB770 Enrolled: 9:1(B), 9:11(A)(2), 9:22(C), 9:21(F)
HB770 Act : 9:1(B), 9:11(A)(2), 9:22(C), 9:21(F)