MN HF1470

Allows public authorities to discontinue child support services and close cases when all children are emancipated and the arrearage is under $500.

Allows public authorities to discontinue services when arrearages are considered unenforceable due to no collections in three years and the obligor has no known income, assets, or reasonable prospect of future payment ability.

Requires public authorities to provide 60 calendar days' notice by certified mail to both obligee and obligor before closing a case.

Requires cases to remain open if the obligee responds before closure with information that could reasonably lead to arrearage collection.

Permits obligees to request case reopening by filing a new application if circumstances change that could reasonably lead to arrearage collection.