Child support; create presumption that support continues past the age of majority for a disabled child.
What changed between versions
Added provisions allowing child support to continue past age 21 for adult children with physical or mental disabilities that existed during their minority and prevent independent living.
Defined emancipation triggers including marriage, military service, felony conviction with 2+ year incarceration, and discontinued school enrollment for disabled children.
Added requirement for parties to notify each other of address changes within 5 days and file updated information with the court and state case registry.
Modified abuse or neglect procedures to require appointment of an attorney as guardian ad litem and annual review of Department of Human Services placements.
Added requirement for temporary child support orders when paternity is established through genetic testing or other clear and convincing evidence.
Added provision that custody and visitation during military temporary duty, deployment, or mobilization shall be governed by Section 93-5-34.
Added provisions for continuing court jurisdiction in cases enforced by the Department of Human Services under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act.
Added provision that support obligations for arrearages continue even after emancipation occurs.