As amended through October 31, 2024
Rule 47.1 - Required Information(a) Both parties in a court-ordered support matter are responsible for notifying the court, in writing, through the Regional Support Enforcement Office of the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Services, or the appropriate division of the District Attorney's Office of any change of address or place of employment.(b) When rules are filed alleging contempt for failure to pay support as ordered, the Regional Support Enforcement Services Office or the appropriate division of the District Attorney's Office shall procure a computer printout of the defendant's account to assist the court in determining the proper status of the account. Both parties are to provide proof of support paid or received during the period of time in question.(c) At all hearings to initially set support or modification of an existing order, both the defendant and the person seeking the order of support or modification shall bring with them to court a copy of their two most recent state and federal tax returns, two months worth of the most recent paycheck stubs with a year-to-date gross earnings, or receipts and expenses if self-employed, proof of the cost for medical insurance premiums to insure the child or children only, and proof of child care expenses, or certification/evidence of state or federal benefits. Each party shall provide to the presiding judicial officer and the opposing party a worksheet pursuant to La. R.S. 9:315, et seq., a verified income statement showing gross income and adjusted gross income, and documentation of current and past earnings.Adopted April 29, 2008, effective 7/1/2008; amended November 20, 2009, effective 1/1/2010.