Senate Bill 163 proposes amendments to the statutes governing child support and maintenance orders in Wisconsin, specifically focusing on the notification requirements for changes in income, employer, and address. The bill extends the existing notification 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 under DCF rules. Additionally, the bill removes references to family support, which was eliminated by a previous act, and introduces provisions for redacting personally identifying information from income change notices.

Furthermore, the bill establishes confidentiality for the information disclosed in these notifications and outlines consequences for parties who fail to comply with the notification requirements, including potential contempt of court and the awarding of damages, such as reasonable attorney fees. The bill also creates new sections defining shared-placement parents and detailing the specific obligations of parties regarding income disclosures and notifications related to changes in employment or income. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the clarity and fairness of child support and maintenance order processes in Wisconsin.

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