Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations.
Impact
The bill modifies procedural aspects related to child support, making it easier for parents to adjust support arrangements based on changing circumstances. It allows for modifications of support orders if significant changes occur or if a specific period has elapsed since the last modification, ensuring that support levels are adjusted as necessary to maintain fair financial support. Additionally, it extends the ability of the Title IV-D agency to modify existing orders without evidence of substantial change when it pertains to medical support, thereby simplifying access to necessary child healthcare.
Summary
SB786 aims to amend the Family Code regarding the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations in Texas. The bill introduces significant changes, particularly focusing on the procedures employers must follow when notified of child support orders. It emphasizes the requirement for employers to report whether a child is enrolled in health insurance as mandated by existing support orders. This regulation ensures that children's health coverage is maintained appropriately as part of support obligations.
Contention
Some potential points of contention involve the enforcement provisions included in the bill, especially those related to denial of license issuance or renewal for parents who fail to fulfill their child support obligations. Critics may argue that such measures could disproportionately affect low-income individuals, making it difficult for them to maintain employment. The balance between enforcing support obligations and ensuring fairness in economic circumstances is likely to be a central point of discussion as stakeholders engage with the bill.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the payment and enforcement of support ordered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the payment and enforcement of support ordered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to certain Title IV-D cases and other cases with respect to child support or Title IV-D agency services and to practices and procedures for the operation of the Title IV-D agency.
Relating to certain Title IV-D cases and other cases with respect to child support or Title IV-D agency services and to practices and procedures for the operation of the Title IV-D agency.
Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.
Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.
Provides procedures to intercept and withhold certain casino winnings for child support arrearages or overpayments owed to Department of Social Services. (gov sig)