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Same-Sex Marriage

Delaware became the second state to adopt same-sex marriage this week, making it the 11th state, along with the District of Columbia, to allow marriage between same-sex couples. The Minnesota and Illinois legislatures are actively considering bills that would authorize same-sex marriage. More

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect

Approximately 112 bills in 35 states have been introduced in the 2013 legislative session on the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect. Eight bills have been enacted. More

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!Defining Marriage: Defense of Marriage Acts and Same-Sex Marriage LawsReports5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1643016430Overview of same-sex marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships.
!Child Support and Family Law Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases5/7/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2417024170Child Support and Family Law Legislation Database Portal
!Same Sex Marriage LawsReports5/3/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2437824378Overview of state same sex marriage laws
!Civil Unions and Domestic Partnership StatutesReports5/3/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1644416444Civil Unions and Domestic Partnership Statutes
!Child Support HomepageReports3/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1644316443Child Support Homepage
!Child Support and Family Law Legislation Database DescriptionBill Summaries/ Databases1/2/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2409024090Child Support and Family Law Legislation Database Description
!Child Support 101 WebinarMultimedia11/30/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2523425234Attend this NCSL Child Support 101 webinar to learn more about the child support process, including strategies to increase collections and help more children.
Child Support Process: Administrative vs. JudicialArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/29/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2543225432This article includes a 50-state table detailing the type of child support process each states uses, when it is used (if both administrative and judicial) and other information.
Child Support Guideline Models by StateReports4/22/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2435724357Child Support Guideline Models by State
[Child Support 101] Child Support AdministrationReports4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2462724627Introduction to Child Support Administration
State Child Support Oversight EntitiesReports3/25/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2400824008The State Child Support Oversight Table lists each state, the primary, and sometimes secondary, legislative committees of jurisdiction, and the adminstrative office, division, bureau and/or department
State Laws Limiting Marriage to Opposite-Sex CouplesReports3/20/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2437924379Overview of state laws defining marriage
Military Families and Child Support, Custody and Visitation WebinarMultimedia3/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2586925869Military Families and Child Support, Custody and Visitation Webinar
Child Support Digest IndexArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/13/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2448524485This Child Support Digest Index offers links to newsletters that provide periodic updates on child support and family centered support services legislation and budgets; highlights innovative policies and programs; and connects you with reports and news of upcoming NCSL events.
Testing What Works SL MagazineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2583225832Read this State Legislatures magazine story to find out about federal waivers that give states the flexibility to discover what's best for children in foster care.
Child Support Digest Vol. 1, No. 3Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2549525495Read this quarterly publication -- Child Support Digest Vol. 1, No. 3 -- to learn more about current trends in child support and includes summaries of state legislative action, news articles, the latest research and other upcoming events and resources related to child support policy.
Child Support Guideline Models by Model TypeReports2/19/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1762117621Child Support Guideline Models by Model Type
Criminal Nonsupport and Child SupportArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/30/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2571825718Criminal Nonsupport and Child Support 50 State Chart
Human Services Overview of the American Taxpayer Relief ActBill Summaries/ Databases1/9/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2569625696Human Services Overview of the American Taxpayer Relief Act
State by State Data on Child Support CollectionsReports1/3/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2397423974State by State Data on Child Support Collections
Helping Dads Help Their Kids: New Ways to Increase Child Support CollectionsMeetings12/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2560025600Summary of child support presentation at Fall Forum
Child Support Digest Vol. 1, No. 2Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2516525165Read this quarterly publication -- Child Support Digest Vol. 1, No. 2 -- to learn more about current trends in child support and includes summaries of state legislative action, news articles, the latest research and other upcoming events and resources related to child support policy.
Child Poverty Rates and Family StructureArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/3/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2531625316Read this article --Child Poverty Rates and Family Structure-- to learn more about custodial support, child poverty and state legislative action.
How the Child Support System Affects Low-Income FathersReports9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2526825268How the Child Support System Affects Low-Income Fathers: What policymakers need to know and what they can do. This article offers information for legislators and a Q and A explaining challenges of state policies.
Child Support Legislative Enactments: 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2521325213Read this article for a summary of child support legislative enactments from 2011.
Child Support Digest Vol. 1, No. 1Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2448624486Child Support Digest Vol. 1, No. 1
Child Support: Beyond Enforcement to EngagementMeetings8/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2516125161Child Support: Beyond Enforcement to Engagement 2012 Legislative Summit Session
Legislative Summit 2012 Human Services and Welfare Committee SessionsMeetings8/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2518625186NCSL Human Services and Welfare Committee agenda, handouts and presentations from Legislative Summit
[Child Support 101] Child Support BasicsReports8/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2462524625Why have child support? What is child support? and Who gets child support?
[Child Support 101] Child Support 101 IntroductionReports8/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2392523925Child Support 101 Introduction
Child Support PaymentsReports6/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2489624896Child Support Payments
Termination of Support-College Support Beyond the Age of MajorityBill Summaries/ Databases6/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2476724767Termination of Support-College Support Beyond the Age of Majority
Termination of Child Support- Age of MajorityReports6/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1644116441Termination of Child Support- Age of Majority
Termination of Child Support- Exception for Adult Children with DisabilitiesReports6/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1641116411Termination of Child Support- Exception for Adult Children with Disabilities
[Child Support 101] Child Support 101 Table of ContentsReports4/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2462624626Table of Contents for Child Support 101
State Policies Regarding Pass-Through and Disregard of Child SupportReports2/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2435624356State Policies Regarding Pass-Through and Disregard of Current Month’s Child Support Collected for Families Receiving TANF-Funded Cash Assistance
Programs to Ensure that Child Support Orders Reflect Current EarningsReports2/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2428924289Programs to Ensure that Child Support Orders Reflect Current Earnings
State Child Support Agencies with Debt Compromise PoliciesReports2/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2429724297State Child Support Agencies with Debt Compromise Policies
Work-Oriented Child Support ProgramsReports2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2426724267Work-Oriented Child Support Programs
Federal Appeals Court Invalidates California Ban on Same-Sex MarriageArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2427424274Read more on the recent ruling.
Child Support Guidelines ArchiveReports12/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1639816398Child Support Guidelines Archive
States' Treatment of Shared Parenting TimeBill Summaries/ Databases7/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1762817628States statutes dealing with shared parenting time.
NCSL Letter to the U.S. Senate on Child Support Funding RestorationLetters/Testimony9/22/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2134021340On September 20, NCSL sent a letter to the U.S. Senate on child support funding restoration.
State Laws Regarding Marriages Between First CousinsReports5/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=42664266State Laws Regarding Marriages Between First Cousins
[SL Mag] Same Sex ReduxArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2002720027How did same sex marrige re-emerge as one of the most vexing social issues facing lawmakers?
Marriage Issues-Family LawReports2/23/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=42544254Common law marriage, same sex marriage, covenant marriage, pre-marital counseling, marriage licenses
Ten Ways to Use Short-Term TANF BenefitsReports12/9/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1867418674Ten ways to use short-term TANF benefits to help low-income children and families.
States Offering Benefits for Same-sex Partners of State EmployeesReports9/30/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1631516315List of states offering benefits for same-sex partners of state employees.
LegisBrief: Same-Sex Marriage: November/December 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/20/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1633016330Legisbrief on same-sex marriage
Archive: License Restrictions and Child SupportArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=42564256Archive: License Restrictions and Child Support
Common Law MarriageReports5/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=42654265common law marriage information
Archive: Case in Brief- Courts Uphold Criminal Penalties for the Failure to Pay Child SupportReports7/1/1999 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1644516445Archive: Case in Brief- Courts Uphold Criminal Penalties for the Failure to Pay Child Support
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