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 by DCF rules. Additionally, the bill removes references to family support, which was eliminated by a previous act, and introduces a new definition for "shared-placement parent."

Furthermore, the bill establishes provisions for the confidentiality of personally identifying information in income change notices, allowing parties to redact certain details to protect their privacy. It also outlines the consequences for failing to provide required notifications, including potential contempt of court proceedings and the possibility of being ordered to pay damages, including attorney fees. The amendments aim to streamline the process of managing child support and maintenance orders while ensuring that both parties are held accountable for reporting changes that may affect their financial obligations.

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