Bill > HB213

This bill modifies existing laws regarding wage garnishment for child support by introducing new requirements and notification procedures. Specifically, the bill mandates that during court hearings, parties will be explicitly notified that income assignment for child support will be automatic unless both parties agree to an alternative arrangement. Additionally, the circuit court family division must develop a standard form to be presented before temporary hearings that provides detailed information about wage garnishment. This form will include specifics about when wage garnishment becomes mandatory, allow parties to propose their preferred payment methods, inform the paying parent of their responsibility to maintain payment records, and explain to the receiving parent how to report missed payments. The purpose appears to be increasing transparency and providing clear guidance to both parties in child support cases, with these new provisions set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The bill aims to standardize the process and ensure both parties are fully informed about their rights and obligations regarding child support payments.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0084&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB213