MS SB2809

Suspends child support obligations by operation of law when a noncustodial parent is incarcerated or involuntarily institutionalized for more than 180 consecutive days, unless the obligor has means to pay or was incarcerated for domestic violence, child abuse, or criminal nonpayment of child support.

Allows the Department of Human Services to administratively adjust arrears accrued during qualifying incarceration periods upon written notice to both parties, with 30 days for objection before adjustment becomes final.

Permits financial institutions to send child support notices from the Department of Human Services by methods other than certified mail, with underscored changes to account definitions and notification procedures.

Clarifies that overdue child support remains payable to the custodial parent after a child's emancipation unless a court determines otherwise, and specifies lump-sum withholding limits cannot exceed what would be withheld from regular earnings.

Establishes employer fees for income withholding at $2.00 per pay period for intrastate withholding, effective July 1, 2018.