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WV HB4884

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jordan Bridges

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Child support calculations would change from using "adjusted gross income" to "net pay" as the income basis for determining payment obligations.
  • Student loan payment deductions would be calculated against net pay rather than gross income, with the deduction capped at 25% of the parent's net pay.
  • The monthly basic child support obligation table would be recalculated based on combined net pay monthly income instead of combined gross monthly income.
  • Parents must disclose changes to student loan payments, including deferrals or forgiveness, and failure to disclose may result in retroactive modification of child support orders.
  • The bill amends multiple sections of West Virginia Code Chapter 48, Article 13, governing guidelines for child support awards.

Legislative Description

To recalculate how child support payments are made

Domestic Relations

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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