Can child support payments be taken out of my spouses wages and paid directly to me?
All initial court orders for child support payments in Virginia must state that payments be made by payroll withholding orders directed to the employer, unless the parties specifically agree to direct payments. Wage withholding is through the Department of Child Support Enforcement. If a party is currently making direct payments of support, but is failing to do so in full, or in a timely manner, the Court may order wage withholding if good cause is shown.
Related Questions
- Can I obtain an increase of my child support payments when my spouse is earning more money even though my separation or divorce agreement states otherwise?
- An employee is making the child support payments directly to the county. Do I still need to deduct from the employees wages?
- Can child support payments be paid directly between former spouses or must they go through a state agency?
