Income Withholding Order

An Income Withholding Order is a legal document issued by the court or a child support enforcement agency directing an employer to withhold a portion of the non-custodial parent’s income for payment of child support. The order typically includes the amount to be withheld, the frequency of withholding, and the method of payment to the custodial parent or the child support enforcement agency. The purpose of the order is to ensure regular and timely payment of child support and to minimize the need for enforcement actions.