CT SB01093

Allows courts to order continued child support payments from a parent whose parental rights are terminated on grounds of child abuse, neglect, or lack of care, upon motion of the other parent.

Requires the court to determine that continuation of child support is in the best interests of the child before ordering such payments.

Applies the continuation requirement to multiple statutes governing child support obligations, including cases involving state welfare programs, paternity acknowledgments, and general support enforcement.

Terminates any continued child support obligation if and when the child is adopted.

Requires courts to notify parents whose parental rights are being terminated due to abuse or neglect that their child support obligations may continue upon motion of the other parent, effective October 1, 2011.