Senate Bill 163 proposes amendments to the statutes governing child support and maintenance orders, specifically focusing on the notification requirements for changes in income, employer, and address. The bill expands the current obligations, which previously applied only to payers of child support or maintenance, to include payees as well. It clarifies that the definition of income for notification purposes will be determined by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and specifies that neither party is required to disclose income not classified as gross income by DCF. Additionally, the bill stipulates that payees are not obligated to inform payers of changes in employer or income if the payer is not a shared-placement parent.

The legislation also introduces provisions for the confidentiality of personally identifying information in income change notices, allowing parties to redact sensitive details. It establishes that failure to provide required notifications may result in contempt of court proceedings and potential damages, including attorney fees. Furthermore, references to family support, which combined child support and maintenance, are removed, reflecting the elimination of such orders in previous legislation. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the clarity and efficiency of income change notifications in child support and maintenance agreements.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 767.58(2), 767.58, 767.59(3), 767.59