MN HF3344

Modifies child support determination when a child is not in custody of either parent by requiring use of individual parental income rather than combined parental income, unless the parent has court-ordered parenting time.

Changes child support calculation rules for public authority actions involving only one parent to use individual income without application of the parenting expense adjustment formula, unless the parent has court-ordered parenting time.

Caps the presumed basic child support obligation at the level for combined parental incomes of $15,000 per month, with higher obligations only allowed upon demonstration of reasons set forth in section 518A.43.

Requires employers to hold lump-sum payments of $500 or more for 30 days and notify the public authority before paying obligors, to allow for potential garnishment of arrearages.

Allows the public authority to collect the lesser of the lump-sum payment or total judgment and arrearages by providing a sworn affidavit documenting existing support arrearages, without application of federal Consumer Credit Protection Act limits to lump-sum payments.