VA child support bill will hurt moms, dads, kids

SB805 aims to jack up child support, making co-parenting even harder for everyone — especially the poor

Hello!

We have an urgent matter at hand: SB805 which proposes radically increasing child support payments, passed 32:7 is headed to House committee. Black Caucus unanimously voted against it.

Table of Contents

1. About VA SB805

2. Write a letter to senators opposing SB805

   1. Committee members and email

   2. Sample letter in opposition to SB805

3. SB805 in the media

4. SB805 Judiciary Committee hearing FAQ

About VA SB805

SB805’s patron is Scott Surovell, Senate majority leader and divorce attorney in Fairfax County, which is one of the most affluent counties in the state, and with one of the lowest rates of divorce.

The bill passed Courts Committee with only Senator Lamont Bagby desenting, and all 7 nay votes on the Senate floor are members of the Black Caucus.

I urge you to take immediate action and write committee members in opposition of the bill.

Write a letter to senators opposing SB805

I drafted this letter that you can copy-paste into a single or individual emails. Of course, feel free to rewrite as your own…