What is a withholding order for child support?

A withholding order for child support, also known as an income deduction order, is a court order that requires the payor of child support (the parent or guardian responsible for making payments) to deduct a certain percentage of their income to be paid to the payee (the parent or guardian receiving payments). This is done regardless of whether the payor and payee agree to the terms of the order. In Florida, the amount of the deduction is generally determined by the state’s Child Support Guidelines and the order is normally issued by the court after the parties involved reach an agreement or a court order is issued. Additionally, Florida law requires employers to deduct the amount of the withholding order directly from the payor’s paycheck and then send it directly to the payee. This allows for timely payments and makes it easier for the payor to remain compliant with their child support order.

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