Summary
The proposed amendments to Rules 12E-1.011, 12E-1.012, 12E-1.023, 12E-1.028, 12E-1.036, 12E-1.039, and 12E-1.040, F.A.C., clarify the information required to obtain child support services from the Department and the actions that may be taken when the required information is not provided, and incorporate changes to written notices to obligors with delinquent child support to provide information on the Department’s webpage dedicated to information on how an obligor can seek modification of a child support order and how to access employment services from CareerSource Florida and other organizations. The proposed amendments to Rules 12E-1.006, 12E-1.021, and 12E-1.032, F.A.C., clarify how to provide a sample for genetic testing and the sanctions for failure to cooperate; reflect the current process to request an administrative hearing for reconsideration regarding collection and distribution of child support payments; and incorporate updated forms and materials, by reference, regarding when a child support case may be closed and the electronic remittance of child support payments.