After initiating a payroll deduction for child support at the company I work for, what is the process for removing it if the order changes?
If there is wage withholding in place where the employer of the payor of child support withholds funds for child support and sends them to Centralized Collections for payment to the other parent, then most likely child support is being maintained and monitored by Child Support Enforcement (CSE).
If so, the CSE agent will send the employer a new wage withholding order if child support is ever modified.
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What if I don’t set it up and just pay the requested amount? I realize this is breaking the order,but can they garnish my wages?
If wage withholding is set up and required in the order, then a court order is sent to your employer and the employer is the one to deduct the appropriate amount of child support out of your paycheck and pay it to Centralized Collections, which in turns transfers it to the other parent. You will be unable to circumvent this and pay it directly yourself.
Anna Ayscue
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm Cary • Chapel Hill • Durham • Raleigh • Wake Forest
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The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations.