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California child support is determined using a mandatory guideline, and child support levels in California can be very high. If you are considering divorce or filing for child support in California, read this guide for more information on California child support law.
→ Read MoreWhile some of the noncustodial parent’s income is protected by California garnishment law withholding limits, the noncustodial parent should be aware that these protections only apply to “earnings” as defined by the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA). The maximum child support garnishment limits vary, depending on if the noncustodial parent is supporting another family or if they are behind on their support payments. Child support orders take priority over most other types of withholding orders under California child support garnishment law.
→ Read MoreA noncustodial parent that is assigned a support order should be aware that any source of income received is subject to wage garnishment in California. Once they are served, an employer is required by law to enforce orders for California child support collection. While this means they are required to garnish the wages of their employee, they are not bound by law to report any lump-sum payments to the California Department of Child Support Services. As detailed in this article, failure to enforce a support order can lead to harsh penalties for a California employer.
→ Read MoreAfter custody has been determined for the children of parents who have parted ways, wage garnishment in California will begin for the noncustodial parent if they have been ordered to pay child support. In California, this child support collection is handled by either the California Franchise Tax Board or local county child support offices, and payment can be made through the California State Disbursement Unit (SDU). The noncustodial parent’s employer will be served with the support order, and is held responsible for timely wage garnishment. This article provides a brief overview of California child support garnishment.
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