Can child support payments be garnished from wages?

Yes, child support payments can be garnished from wages in California. The amount of child support can be taken from the paying parent’s wages each month. The garnishment amount is calculated based on the paying parent’s monthly income and the number of children they have. Typically, the garnishment will take anywhere from 10-50 percent of the parent’s wages each month. In California, a wage garnishment can be ordered by the court or by the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) if the paying parent has failed to make their child support payments. The wage garnishment is sent directly to the parent’s employer who is required to withhold the necessary payment from the parent’s wages and to submit it to the court or DCSS. If a paying parent is consistently late in making their child support payments or fails to make them at all, the court or DCSS may take further action, such as placing a lien on the parent’s property or suspending their occupational, professional, or driver’s license. It is important for paying parents to always stay up-to-date on their child support payments in order to avoid wage garnishment or any other legal action. If the parent is having difficulty making payments, they may be able to work out a payment plan with the court or DCSS.

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