SB716: Relating to child support

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill generally relates to child support. The bill reconfigures the West Virginia Child Support Enforcement Commission. The bill authorizes a temporary stay of child support obligation under certain circumstances. The bill clarifies that circuit judge's authority to limit child support obligation under certain limited circumstances. Finally, the bill establishes a protocol to assist circuit courts in determining the appropriate child support obligation in child abuse and neglect matters.