AR HB1850

Establishes that courts may abate (reduce) child support obligations for incarcerated obligors unless the obligor has financial means to pay or was incarcerated for failure to comply with a child support order.

Defines "incarcerated" as involuntary confinement exceeding 90 consecutive days in federal or state prison, county jail, juvenile facility, or mental health facility.

Requires courts to consider obligor's financial means including employment income, business income, rental income, pensions, investments, property ownership, and other relevant assets when determining ability to pay during incarceration.

Mandates obligors notify the obligee and Office of Child Support Enforcement in writing of petitions to abate child support obligations.

Provides a 90-day grace period after release from incarceration before obligors must resume payment of child support owed at time of incarceration, and prohibits incarceration or fines for nonsupport for at least 180 days after release.