What is a withholding order for child support?

A withholding order for child support is a court order that requires an employer to take a portion of an employee’s wages or salary each pay period to be paid to a non-custodial parent’s or guardian’s child support. This order is commonly used to help ensure that child support payments are made on time in Wisconsin. A withholding order is issued by a court or the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) and it directs an employer to deduct a specific amount from an employee’s paycheck each pay period until the full amount is paid. The employer is then responsible for forwarding the deducted funds to the DCF, who will then distribute it to the custodial parent or guardian. A withholding order is often seen as the most effective way to ensure that child support payments are made on time, as it reduces the likelihood that a parent may miss a payment or become negligent with their payments. It is important to note that withholding orders are not permanent, and can be terminated based on the discretion of the court or DCF.

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