1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 38

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Delegate Arnick
Entitled:
Family Law - Child and Spousal Support - Interest on Arrearages

Synopsis:

Authorizing a court to order an obligor who fails to comply with an order requiring the payment of child or spousal support to pay interest on the arrearage; and requiring a court to calculate the interest from the date on which the payment of support became due and at a rate equal to the legal rate of interest on judgments.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/14
First Reading Judiciary
1/27
Hearing 2/9 at 1:00 p.m.
2/15
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT COURTS; DISTRICT COURTS
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; DIVORCE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
INTEREST
SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS -see also- ALIMONY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 10-104 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered