§ 36-6-409. Modifying permanent parenting plans
(a) In a proceeding for a modification of a permanent parenting plan, or a previous final decree or judgment where no parenting plan in compliance with this part exists, a proposed parenting plan shall be filed and served with the petition for modification and with the response to the petition for modification. Such plan is not required if the modification pertains only to child support. The obligor parent's proposed parenting plan shall be accompanied by a verified statement of that party's income pursuant to the child support guidelines and related provisions contained in title 36, chapter 5. The process established by § 36-6-408(b) shall be used to establish an amended permanent parenting plan or final decree or judgment.
(b) Child support cases brought by the department of human services
or its contractors pursuant to Title IV-D shall be bifurcated from the
remaining parental responsibilities issues. In the thirtieth judicial
district, child support issues heard by the divorce referees shall be bifurcated
from the remaining parental responsibilities issues.
Added by 1997 Pub.Acts, c. 557, § 1, eff. July 1, 1997.