Rule 31.4 Procedure and Forms Required for Use in Proceedings Under La. R.S. 46:236.2
Title IV: Rules for Family Law Proceedings in District Courts, in the Family Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Proceedings in Juvenile and District Courts Pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act | Chapter 31: Other Rules
Rule Text
When filing a “Notice About Redirection of Child Support Payments” (hereinafter “Notice”) pursuant to La. R.S. 46:236.2, the Department of Children and Family Services (hereinafter “DCFS”) shall contemporaneously attach a completed Appendix 31.4B Information Form to assist the court in issuing the Order required by La. R.S. 46:236.2. The clerk of court, upon receipt of the Notice and the completed Information Form from DCFS, shall forward both to the court, along with a blank Appendix 31.4A Order to be completed and executed by the court. Thereafter, the court shall return the Order and Notice to the clerk of court for service. Upon receipt of the signed Order from the court and any other Orders added by the court, the clerk of court shall file the Order(s) and direct service by the Sheriff of the Order(s) and Notice upon the payor/obligor, the individual payee/obligee, and DCFS. The assessment of the cost of service shall be deferred, to be determined by the court in future proceedings.
Amendment history: Adopted September 19, 2019, effective September 19, 2019.