10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 351, § 8-25

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Section 144-351-8-25 - IMMEDIATE WITHHOLDING OF EARNINGS PURSUANT TO 19-A M.R.S. section 2306
A. A finding of "good cause not to require immediate withholding" under 19-A M.R.S. §2306(1)(B)(1) must be based on at least:
1. A written determination that, and explanation by the hearing officer of why, implementing immediate wage withholding would not be in the best interests of the child; and,
2. In a proceeding involving the modification of a support award, proof of timely payment of previously ordered support in the support enforcement case.
B. In a proceeding in which the custodial parent is a TANF recipient, "A written agreement between the parties" ( 19-A M.R.S. §2306 [1][B][2]) means a written agreement between the responsible parent and the Division or the payor of TANF public assistance other than the Department which is consented to by the TANF recipient either on the record at the hearing or in writing.
C. In a proceeding in which the custodial parent is a non-TANF client of the Department or another title IV-D agency, "A written agreement between the parties" means a written agreement between the responsible parent and the client, or a written agreement between the responsible parent and the Division or other title IV-D agency of which the custodial party is a client and where the client has given the Division or other Title IV-D agency written authorization to enter into a written agreement.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 351, § 8-25