Assembly Bill 153 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 provisions for redacting personally identifying information from income change notices, ensuring confidentiality.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that individuals who fail to provide the required income change notifications may face contempt of court proceedings and be liable for damages, including attorney fees. It also creates new sections defining shared-placement parents and detailing the obligations of both parties regarding income disclosure and notification of changes. The amendments aim to streamline the process and enhance the protection of personal information while ensuring compliance with child support obligations.

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