Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-99.83

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

Rule 441-99.83 - Modification of child support obligations

Permanent child support obligations meeting the criteria set forth in rule 441-99.82 (252H) may be modified at the initiative of the unit, or upon written request of either parent subject to the order submitted on Form 470-2749. Any action shall be limited to adjustment, modification, or alteration of the child support or medical provisions of the support order. The duration of the underlying order shall not be modified. The procedures used by the child support recovery unit to determine if a modification is appropriate are as follows:

(1)Substantial change of circumstances. Procedures to modify the support obligation may be initiated outside the minimum time frame described in subrule 99.62(2) if a request is received from either parent and if the parent has submitted verified documentation of a substantial change in circumstances which indicates both of the following:

a. A change of at least 50 percent in the net income of a parent as defined by guidelines. The new net income will be compared to the net income upon which the current child support obligation was based.

b. The change is due to financial circumstances which have existed for a minimum period of three months and can reasonably be expected to exist for an additional three months.

The unit shall review the request and documentation and, if appropriate, issue a notice of intent to modify as described in subrule 99.84(1).

(2)Adding provisions for additional children. Procedures to modify the support obligation may be initiated if:

a. A parent requests, in writing, or the unit determines that it is appropriate to add an additional child to the support order and modify the obligation amount according to the guidelines pursuant to Iowa Code section 598.21B and Iowa Code section 252B.7A; and

b. Paternity has been legally established.

When adding a child to an order through administrative modification, medical support provisions shall apply to the additional child.

(3)Reserved, zero-dollar-amount, or medical-provisions-only orders. Procedures to modify the support obligation may be initiated if:

a. A parent requests a modification in writing or the unit determines that it is appropriate to include a support amount based on the guidelines; and

b. The original order:

(1) Reserved establishment of an ongoing, dollar-amount support obligation giving a specific reason other than lack of personal jurisdiction over the obligor, or

(2) Set the amount at zero, or

(3) Was for medical provisions only.

(4)Corrections. Procedures to modify the support obligation may be initiated if:

a. An error or omission pertaining to child support or medical provisions was made during preparation or filing of a support order; and

b. A necessary party requests a modification or the unit determines that a modification to correct an error or omission is appropriate.

(5)Noncompliance by minor obligors. The unit may initiate procedures to modify a support order if a parent requests modification in writing or the unit determines that it is appropriate when:

a. An obligor who is under 18 years of age fails to comply with the requirement to attend parenting classes pursuant to Iowa Code section 598.21G; or

b. An obligor who is 19 years of age or younger fails to provide proof of compliance with education requirements described in Iowa Code section 598.21B(2)"e"; or

c. The obligor no longer meets the age requirements as defined in Iowa Code section 598.21B(2)"e" or 598.21G.

(6)Cost-of-living alteration. A support order may be modified to provide a cost-of-living alteration if all the following criteria are met:

a. A parent requests a cost-of-living alteration in writing.

b. At least two years have passed since the order was filed with the court or last reviewed, modified, or altered.

c. The nonrequesting parent signs a statement agreeing to the cost-of-living alteration of the support order.

d. Each parent signs a waiver of personal service accepting service by regular mail.

e. The current support order addresses medical support for the children.

f. A copy of each affected order is provided, if the unit does not already have copies in its files.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-99.83

ARC 9352B, IAB 2/9/11, effective 4/1/11; ARC 1357C, IAB 3/5/2014, effective 5/1/2014

Amended by IAB February 8, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 16, effective 4/1/2023