Vermont § 3903 - Child support debt
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3903 — Child support debt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3903. Child support debt
- (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any payment of Reach Up financial assistance
made to or for the benefit of a dependent child creates a debt due and owing to the
Department for Children and Families by any responsible parent in an amount equal
to the amount of Reach Up financial assistance paid. (b) Collection of child support debts shall be made as provided by this section and section 3902 of this title and by 15 V.S.A. chapter 11, subchapter 7. Regardless of the amount of Reach Up financial assistance paid, the
court may limit the child support debt, taking into consideration the criteria of
15 V.S.A. § 659. The Department for Children and Families and the responsible parent may limit the
child support debt by stipulation, which shall be enforceable on its terms unless
it is modified. (Added 1979, No. 114 (Adj. Sess.); amended 1985, No. 63, § 19; 1989, No. 221 (Adj. Sess.), § 18, eff. Oct. 1, 1990; 1999, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 2005, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 116; 2007, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3903
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3903 cover?
Section 3903 ("Child support debt") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 3903?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 3903" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 3903 apply to my situation?
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