New York S00245 authorizes expedited settlement conference processes for establishing child support orders where both parties voluntarily agree on.

New York S00245 amends the family court act to authorize expedited settlement conference processes for establishing child support orders. These processes are available when both parties voluntarily agree on the process. The bill excludes cases involving minor parents unrepresented by legal counsel, cases requiring a determination of meaningful participation, and cases brought by public welfare officials. The court administration must promulgate or amend forms as necessary to implement the terms of this section.

New York S00245 authorizes expedited settlement conference processes for establishing child support orders where both parties voluntarily agree on.

New York S00245 amends the family court act to authorize expedited settlement conference processes for establishing child support orders. These processes are available when both parties voluntarily agree on the process. The bill excludes cases involving minor parents unrepresented by legal counsel, cases requiring a determination of meaningful participation, and cases brought by public welfare officials. The court administration must promulgate or amend forms as necessary to implement the terms of this section.