Alaska Administrative Code
Title 15 - Revenue
Chapter 125 - Child Support Enforcement
Article 7 - Licensing Actions
15 AAC 125.615 - Definition of "best efforts."

Universal Citation: 15 AK Admin Code 15 AAC 125.615

Current through February 27, 2024

As used in 15 AAC 125.610, the term "best efforts," as applied to the obligor, means that, during the period in which the child support order was in effect, the obligor has taken every reasonable step available to assure that support is paid as required by the support order, including, without limitation,

(1) keeping the agency informed of the obligor's address, employer, and medical coverage;

(2) applying for any benefits, such as a permanent fund dividend, unemployment compensation, or similar state and federal benefits, that could be attached for payment of support;

(3) actively seeking employment and pursuing other sources of income when appropriate; and

(4) eliminating discretionary spending; for purposes of this paragraph, discretionary spending

(A) includes any expenditure made for recreation, comfort, sport, investment, entertainment, private schools, travel, or rental or recreational property; and

(B) does not include any expenditures necessary to feed, house, clothe, or ensure the health of the obligor and the obligor's immediate family members.

Authority:AS 25.27.020

AS 25.27.244

AS 25.27.246

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