MS SB2680

Allows downward child support modifications to be retroactive for no more than one year or the date the modification petition is filed, whichever is less.

Permits the court to apply downward modification amounts as a credit to be realized by the payor in amounts and frequencies determined by the court, or as a credit against existing arrearage.

Specifies that an existing arrearage shall not prevent a noncustodial parent from contesting a downward modification if warranted under child support guidelines.

Prohibits failure to pay guardian ad litem fees from being used as a basis to deny or restrict visitation rights, while preserving the court's authority to modify visitation based on other applicable law.

Effective July 1, 2016.