Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-99.114

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 441-99.114 - Request for reinstatement

The unit may request that the court reinstate the suspended support obligation in accordance with the procedures found in Iowa Code sections 252B.20 and 252B.20A.

(1) Either the obligor or the obligee affected by the suspended order may request reinstatement by submitting a written request for reinstatement to the child support recovery unit. The request must indicate that reinstatement is being requested and the reason for reinstatement and must contain sufficient information to identify the court order and parties involved. The request must also be signed by the requesting party.

(2) The unit may, at its own initiative, request that the court reinstate a support obligation when it is determined that a child for whom the obligation was suspended is receiving public assistance benefits.

(3) The unit shall issue a written notice approving or denying the request to any obligor or obligee requesting reinstatement. This notice shall be sent by first-class regular mail to the last-known address of the requesting party and shall indicate any reason for denial.

(4) A properly completed request for reinstatement shall be denied when any of the following conditions exist:

a. The request is made by someone other than the obligor, the obligee, or the obligor's or obligee's attorney.

b. The unit is no longer providing enforcement services for the suspended order.

c. The request is received more than six months after the date of the filing of the order suspending support.

d. The request is for partial reinstatement of the suspended support order for some but not all of the children, and the order does not contain a step change.

e. A court in this state would not have continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to reinstate the order under Iowa Code chapter 252K.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-99.114

Adopted by IAB November 9, 2016/Volume XXXIX, Number 10, effective 1/1/2017