HB618 (2024) Compare Changes


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Unchanged Version

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1 New Paragraph; Assignment of Income; Notice to Parties. Amend RSA 458-B:2 by inserting after paragraph I the following new paragraph:

I-a. At the time of the hearing the court shall notify each party that their income assignment of wages for child support will be automatic under RSA 458-B:2 unless both parties come to an agreement under another arraignment.

2 New Paragraph; Income Assignment. Amend RSA 458-B:3 by inserting after paragraph I the following new paragraph:

I-a. The circuit court family division shall develop a standard form, which may be an addendum to the child support calculation form, to be presented prior to the temporary hearing for waiving of garnishment of wages, with such form containing the following:

(a) The details of when garnishment of wages will become mandatory.

(b) Allowing for both parties to detail their preferred form of payment arrangement.

(c) Informing the payer that record keeping to prove payments in the event of a discrepancy is their responsibility.

(d) Informing the payee how to report missed payments by the payer.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.

Changed Version

Text to be added highlighted in green.

1 New Paragraph; Assignment of Income; Notice to Parties. Amend RSA 458-B:2 by inserting after paragraph I the following new paragraph:

I-a. At the time of the hearing the court shall notify each party that their income assignment of wages for child support will be automatic under RSA 458-B:2 unless both parties come to an agreement under another arraignment.

2 New Paragraph; Income Assignment. Amend RSA 458-B:3 by inserting after paragraph I the following new paragraph:

I-a. The circuit court family division shall develop a standard form, which may be an addendum to the child support calculation form, to be presented prior to the temporary hearing for waiving of garnishment of wages, with such form containing the following:

(a) The details of when garnishment of wages will become mandatory.

(b) Allowing for both parties to detail their preferred form of payment arrangement.

(c) Informing the payer that record keeping to prove payments in the event of a discrepancy is their responsibility.

(d) Informing the payee how to report missed payments by the payer.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.