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MN SF775
Bill
Status
2/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Goodwin
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AI Summary
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Modifies recognition of parentage to allow custody and parenting time actions without adjudication of parentage, with mother retaining sole custody until a temporary or permanent order is entered.
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Updates recognition form requirements to clearly state that recognition does not establish enforceable custody or parenting time rights and must include notice regarding limitations, finality, and revocation procedures.
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Changes potential income determination for child support from "full time at 150 hours per week" to "30 hours per week" at minimum wage for parents without verifiable employment.
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Allows courts to deviate from presumptive child support obligations and elect not to order basic support for parties with 10-45 percent parenting time when significant income disparity exists that would be detrimental to the child.
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Establishes new requirement for public authorities to report obligors in arrears (unpaid for three consecutive months) to consumer reporting agencies, with 30-day notice and 21-day opportunity for obligor to pay or request administrative review.
Legislative Description
Recognition of parentage and child support provisions modifications
Last Action
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
3/11/2015