Wyo. Code R. 049-0009-1 – Authority for Rules and Severability

Family Services, Dept. of

Child Support Program

Chapter 1: Authority For Rules and Severability

Effective Date: 11/01/2007 to 01/08/2015

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 049.0009.1.11012007

WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

CHILD SUPPORT RULES

CHAPTER 1 AUTHORITY FOR RULES AND SEVERABILITY

Section 1. Authority.

(a) Wyo. Stat. § 9-2-2006 created the Wyoming Department of Family Services. The Child Support Enforcement Act (Wyo. Stat. § 20-6-101-112) requires the Department of Family Services (DFS) to establish a program in cooperation with the federal government pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act and other applicable federal regulations to aid in:

(i) Enforcing support obligations owed by obligors to their children;
(ii) Locating obligors;
(iii) Establishing parentage;
(iv) Establishing child support obligations; and
(v) Reviewing and adjusting child support orders.

(b) Wyo. Stat. § 20-6-103(b) requires DFS to designate a division to administer the child support enforcement program. Wyo. Stat. § 20-6-106(n) grants DFS the authority to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the program.

Section 2. Severability.

If any provision of these Rules is declared unconstitutional or contrary to federal or state laws or regulations, the remaining provisions shall not be affected by the declaration.