What is an income-withholding order?

A court order that directs an employer to deduct support from a noncustodial parent’s wages.  more

A court order that directs an employer to deduct support from a noncustodial parent's wages. 6. How are income-withholding orders issued? In Pennsylvania, income-withholding is mandatory for all child support orders, except when: (1) the obligor is not behind in payment of support in an amount equal to or more than one month's support payment; and (2) if the court finds that there is good cause not to require immediate income withholding; or (3) a written agreement is reached between the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent, which provides for an alternative arrangement. An income-withholding order is not used for self-employed noncustodial parents. The court will issue a mandatory income-withholding order if arrears accrue in an amount equal to one month's support obligation even if good cause has been shown or there is a written agreement not to impose income-withholding. A petition to modify the child support order may be filed by either party to a support action if a ...  more

A court order that directs an employer to deduct from a noncustodial parent’s wages: 1) current support; 2) amounts ordered on arrears; and 3) support related fees. Back to Question (C) 1.  more