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Relating to certain criteria to be considered in determining whether a substantial change in circumstances exists to modify a support order

Topics:Courts & civil lawFamilies & human services

Same legislation: HF 823

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2021
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 9, 2021
  3. Done: House committeeMarch 5, 2021
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 823
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 823 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 823 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary When a court decides whether to change child, spouse, or medical support payments, it must now look at whether someone broke a protective or no-contact order. This rule applies to people involved in legal cases regarding support payments.1

Read the official explanation

This bill provides that in determining whether a substantial change in circumstances exists as a basis for modification of a child, spousal, or medical support order, the court shall consider the violation of a protective order or a no-contact order issued against a party.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named February 9, 2021. On February 16, 2021 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§598.21C

How the Code works3

Lobbying

1 for · 0 against · 2 undecided · Who →

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