Bill > H1423

This bill aims to increase the involvement of non-custodial parents in childcare. It amends two existing laws - Chapter 208, Section 28 and Chapter 209C, Section 9 of the General Laws. The key provisions are: 1. When the court orders child support, it must determine if childcare services are necessary and whether the non-custodial parent is available, capable, and willing to provide all or part of the childcare. If so, the court must include provisions in the order allowing the non-custodial parent to provide such care. 2. The bill clarifies that this does not authorize the non-custodial parent to enter the custodial parent's home for childcare purposes. 3. A change in the non-custodial parent's availability to provide childcare is considered a material and substantial change in circumstances, allowing for modification of the existing court order. The bill aims to increase non-custodial parent involvement in childcare, while still respecting the boundaries of the custodial parent's home.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1423