Child support; administrative fees. (HB1401)

Introduced By

Del. Tom Gear (R-Hampton)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Administrative support remedies; fees. Provides that the $25 annual fee charged by the State Board of Social Services for enforcing child support obligations on behalf of individuals who are not receiving public assistance shall be assessed against the noncustodial parent. Currently, the fee is assessed to the individual seeking enforcement of the support order. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2008Committee
01/10/2008Presented and ordered printed 080249512
01/10/2008Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
01/22/2008Stricken from docket by Health, Welfare and Institutions

Comments

Marsha Maines writes:

If a Custodial Parent wants the 'state' to act as a collection agency on THEIR behalf, they should pay for it. Besides, the NCP already pays WAY MORE in their fair share of the expenses. Since the DCSE 'represents' the CP and provides 'free' legal advice for the CP, but NOT the NCP, the CP SHOULD have to pay a fee. The CP can always choose to have the Judge order the $$ be paid via direct deposit/wage garnishment directly to them, they don't need the 'state' to do EVERYTHING for them.