Section 252H.19. Notice of intent to modify.

  1.  The unit shall issue a notice of intent to modify to each parent. Notice to a child support agency or an agency entitled to receive child or medical support payments as the result of an assignment of support rights is not required.

  2.  The notice shall be served upon each parent in accordance with the rules of civil procedure, except that a parent requesting modification shall, at the time of the request, waive the right to personal service of the notice in writing and accept service by regular mail. The unit shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to ensure that all of the following are included in the notice:

  a.  The legal basis and purpose of the action.

  b.  Information sufficient to identify the affected parties and the support order or orders affected.

  c.  An explanation of the procedures for determining child support and a request for financial or income information as necessary for application of the child support guidelines established pursuant to section 598.21B.

  d.  An explanation of the legal rights and responsibilities of the affected parties, including the time frames in which the parties must act.

  e.  Procedures for contesting the action through a conference or a court hearing.

  f.  Other information, as appropriate.

93 Acts, ch 78, §42

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2004 Acts, ch 1116, §23

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2005 Acts, ch 69, §28