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SB 877 - This act modifies provisions relating to child support. Under this act, child support obligations may be terminated in the automated child support system when support is deemed terminated under state law. This act allows child support to be terminated if the state case registry indicates that the child is twenty-one years old and the support order does not require further payment. The act also allows for a hearing regarding a child's emancipation when it is disputed by the parties, rather than treating the dispute as a motion to modify the support obligation. This act specifies that affidavits shall be filed with the court for judicial orders and with the family support division for administrative orders. This act requires the family support division to advise the obligor of the procedures to contest a lien placed, by the Family Support Division, on Workers' Compensation benefits on the grounds that such lien is a mistake of fact. The obligor shall request a hearing within 30 days of the mailing of the notice. The certified copy of the court order and the sworn or certified statement of arrearages shall constitute prima facie evidence that the division's order is valid and enforceable. If prima facie evidence is established, the obligor may only assert mistake of fact as a defense. The obligor shall have the burden of proof on such issues. Some provisions in this act are similar to SB 562 (2009). ADRIANE CROUSE
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