Bill > HB1040

This bill revises the child support obligation schedule by updating the self-support reserve amount from $871 to $1,148 per month, which is intended to cover the basic needs of the parent responsible for paying child support. It also introduces a new provision stating that a noncustodial parent incarcerated for over 180 days will be obligated to pay at least the minimum base obligation amount specified in the schedule, and clarifies that the custodial parent's share of child support is presumed to be directly used for the child's benefit. The bill replaces the old, extensive schedule with a new, updated one that likely reflects current economic conditions and cost of living.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26883