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MS HB170
Bill
Status
3/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Bob Evans
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AI Summary
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Overdue child support remains the legal property of the custodial parent even after a child reaches age 21 or becomes emancipated through marriage, military service, or other qualifying events
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Emancipated children cannot waive the child support obligations owed by the noncustodial parent to the custodial parent
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Amends three sections of Mississippi Code (93-5-23, 93-11-65, and 93-11-71) to establish consistent protection of custodial parent rights to collect unpaid support
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Child support arrearages continue to be enforceable after emancipation, with the full amount owed prior to emancipation remaining a legal obligation until satisfied
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Effective date of July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Child support; delinquent payments are still property of custodial parent after child is age 21 or emancipated.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/1/2011