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  What is a Wage Assignment?

A wage assignment is a special process that allows the court to order an employer to make direct payments to the custodial parent from the supporting parent’s wages. You can also directly apply to the court for a wage assignment. Remember that the notice of this action must be served on the paying parent’s employer.

The employer will deduct child support like any other deduction from the paying parent’s paycheck and send the money to the custodial parent. If the non-paying parent holds stable employment, this is a valuable tool for starting this process.

What Can Impact Wage Assignment?

What is the wage assignment duration, how does child support wage assignments function, how do courts enforce child support orders, when do i need to contact a lawyer.

If the non-custodial parent changes jobs, he must immediately notify the child support agency so the new employer can begin making the wage assignment payments. If the non-custodial parent becomes unemployed and receives unemployment compensation, the child support payment will usually be deducted from the unemployment benefits.

If the non-custodial parent is not receiving unemployment benefits, he is still mandated to make child support payments. However, it is recommended to report the loss of income to the court to ensure that the child support order adjusts accordingly.

A wage assignment is available only if the non-custodial parent is a salaried employee. If the non-custodial parent is self-employed or is otherwise not subject to wage withholding, he instead may be ordered to provide the child support payments directly to the child support agency.

If the non-custodial parent fails to make the required payments, the amount owed may be deducted from the non-custodial parent’s federal and state income tax refunds. Furthermore, liens may be placed on the non-custodial parent’s property, and the property may be sold to satisfy the child support owed.

In short, the non-custodial parent cannot escape the obligation to pay child support by moving to another state because all states must enforce child support against out-of-state non-custodial parents. Each state has its own form of interstate enforcement legislation, such as the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (URESA), which allows for the enforcement of support orders across state lines more uniformly.

The wage assignment continues until the obligation to pay child support ends, whether there is a custody modification, the non-custodial parent passes away, or the child becomes emancipated. Emancipation happens when the child reaches the state’s age of majority, which is eighteen, according to the majority of states.

Emancipation may also occur if the child marries, enlists in the armed services, or leaves the care and control of the custodial parent. However, if the child returns to live with the custodial parent before reaching the age of majority, the obligation to pay child support usually resumes, and the non-custodial parent’s income will again be subject to a wage assignment.

After the court decides the amount of child or spousal support, the wage assignment informs the employer how much to deduct from each paycheck and where to send the payment. With a wage assignment, if the parent ordered to pay support is regularly employed, the employer will deduct the support payments directly from their paycheck.

Most support is paid this way, and federal, and state laws mandate it in almost all child support cases. Typically, it is the employer’s responsibility to withhold the wages if there is a wage assignment. If the parent has other wage assignments, child support is first deducted before other withholding orders. Spousal or partner support assignments come after child support wage assignments are in place.

Wage assignments are usually incurred for debts that have gone unpaid for a long time. Wage assignments can be split into two categories: voluntary and involuntary. Employees may sometimes choose a voluntary wage assignment to pay union dues or contribute to a retirement fund. Moreover, employees may even voluntarily opt into a wage assignment plan as a part of a payday loan repayment promise.

When a wage assignment is undertaken voluntarily or required by a court and served to an employer, it is considered part of an employer’s payroll procedure. The employee has to do nothing, as their paycheck is already decreased by the amount of the assignment and noted on their pay stub.

As child support is usually ordered as a monthly amount, the calculation is provided to the employer as to the proper amount to withhold from each paycheck based on whether the employee is paid on a weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or other basis to correspond to the monthly amount ordered.

For instance, if child support was ordered for $200 a month and the employee was paid weekly, the withholding order would direct the employer to take out $48.43 from each paycheck for child support. Once the employer removes the calculated amount from the parent’s paycheck, they send it to the Support Payment Clearinghouse. The payment is then accounted for and recorded by the Clearinghouse and is sent on to the custodial parent .

Generally, if the non-custodial parent starts a new job, they are responsible for giving the wage assignment to their new employer. They are responsible for notifying the Clerk of the Superior Court and Support Payment Clearinghouse of their new employer’s contact information within 10 days. An employer who fails, without a good cause, to adhere to the terms of a wage assignment is liable for the amount overdue.

The employer may be entitled to charge a small administrative fee for processing the required payments. Still, it is against the law for an employer to terminate an employee due to a court-ordered wage assignment for child support. A wage assignment is not mandated when the non-custodial parent is self-employed, not employed, or does not have a regular source of income. In those situations, they are responsible for making payments directly to the Support Payment Clearinghouse.

Judges enforce child support orders, usually with “income assignments.” When judges form child support orders, they order the paying parent’s employer to take the child support out of their wages and send it to the Department of Revenue (DOR/CSE) Child Support Enforcement Division.

The DOR then sends the child support order to you. As mentioned earlier, child support taken out of the wages is called an “income assignment” or “wage assignment.” The income assignment is one of the primary ways judges ensure that child support is paid on time. In some cases, parents fall behind in paying their child support.

In some situations, they disobey the child support order. When that happens, you may have to return to the court to enforce your child support order . Making sure the paying parent follows through with the child support order is considered “enforcing” the order.

Courts can enforce child support orders by holding the paying parent in contempt. DOR/CSE can enforce child support orders by:

• Collecting overdue child support;
• Levying your bank account;
• Charging interest and penalties;
• Increasing the amount withheld from your paycheck by 25%;
• Placing a lien on your real estate or personal property;
• Seizing your personal property;
• Suspending your license;
• Intercepting your tax refunds;
• Making it hard to get credit and;
• Filing a Complaint for Contempt.

If you do not receive the required child support payments or have failed to make the necessary payments. Both situations have legal remedies available, and you will need to seek a local child support attorney to determine your options within your jurisdiction.

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What Is Wage Assignment?

Definition and example of wage assignment, how wage assignment works, wage assignment vs. wage garnishment.

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A wage assignment is when creditors can take money directly from an employee’s paycheck to repay a debt.

Key Takeaways

• A wage assignment happens when money is taken from your paycheck by a creditor to repay a debt.
• Unlike a wage garnishment, a wage assignment can take place without a court order, and you have the right to cancel it at any time.
• Creditors can only take a portion of your earnings. The laws in your state will dictate how much of your take-home pay your lender can take.

A wage assignment is a voluntary agreement to let a lender take a portion of your paycheck each month to repay a debt. This process allows lenders to take a portion of your wages without taking you to court first.

Borrowers may agree to allow a lender to use wage assignments, for example, when they take out payday loans . The wage assignment can begin without a court order, although the laws about how much they can take from your paycheck vary by state.

For example, in West Virginia, wage assignments are only valid for one year and must be renewed annually. Creditors can only deduct up to 25% of an employee’s take-home pay, and the remaining 75% is exempt, including for an employee’s final paycheck.

If you agree to a wage assignment, that means you voluntarily agree to have money taken out of your paycheck each month to repay a debt.

State laws govern how soon a wage assignment can take place and how much of your paycheck a lender can take. For example, in Illinois, you must be at least 40 days behind on your loan payments before your lender can start a wage assignment. Under Illinois law, your creditor can only take up to 15% of your paycheck. The wage assignment is valid for up to three years after you signed the agreement.

Your creditor typically will send a Notice of Intent to Assign Wages by certified mail to you and your employer. From there, the creditor will send a demand letter to your employer with the total amount that’s in default.

You have the right to stop a wage assignment at any time, and you aren’t required to provide a reason why. If you don’t want the deduction, you can send your employer and creditor a written notice that you want to stop the wage assignment. You will still owe the money, but your lender must use other methods to collect the funds.

Research the laws in your state to see what percentage of your income your lender can take and for how long the agreement is valid.

Wage assignment and wage garnishment are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same thing. The main difference between the two is that wage assignments are voluntary while wage garnishments are involuntary. Here are some key differences:

Once you agree to a wage assignment, your lender can automatically take money from your paycheck. No court order is required first, but since the wage assignment is voluntary, you have the right to cancel it at any point.

Wage garnishments are the results of court orders, no matter whether you agree to them or not. If you want to reverse a wage garnishment, you typically have to go through a legal process to reverse the court judgment.

You can also stop many wage garnishments by filing for bankruptcy. And creditors aren’t usually allowed to garnish income from Social Security, disability, child support , or alimony. Ultimately, the laws in your state will dictate how much of your income you’re able to keep under a wage garnishment.

Creditors can’t garnish all of the money in your paycheck. Federal law limits the amount that can be garnished to 25% of the debtor’s disposable income. State laws may further limit how much of your income lenders can seize.

Illinois Legal Aid Online. “ Understanding Wage Assignment .” Accessed Feb. 8, 2022.

West Virginia Division of Labor. “ Wage Assignments / Authorized Payroll Deductions .” Accessed Feb. 8, 2022.

U.S. Department of Labor. “ Fact Sheet #30: The Federal Wage Garnishment Law, Consumer Credit Protection Act's Title III (CCPA) .” Accessed Feb. 8, 2022.

Sacramento County Public Law Library. “ Exemptions from Enforcement of Judgments in California .” Accessed Feb. 8, 2022.

District Court of Maryland. “ Wage Garnishment .” Accessed Feb. 8, 2022.

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Child Support Article

Child support in arizona.

This web article is designed to give you general information about the financial responsibilities of both parents when it comes to child support and to let you know what you can expect as your case moves through the court system. It is not a complete nor authoritative review of this subject and reflects the laws of the state of Arizona only as of the date of its publication. Questions about specific situations should be discussed with an attorney.

Child Support Payments in Arizona

Most people think of "paying child support" as providing economic support for children, but it is more than that. Although this booklet focuses on the economic or financial aspects of child support, parents should always remember that other elements of supporting their children are equally important. Parents also have a moral and ethical obligation to actively support the emotional and psychological needs of their children.

Here is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about child support. If you are not sure about the meaning of a word, take a look at the Words & Definitions section.

What is a child support order?

A child support order is a written order from the court that tells:

• Which parent must pay child support
• The amount of the payment
• How often the payment must be made
• Who receives the child support payment for the children.

  When does the court order child support?

If a parent requests, the court may order child support when:

• Married couples are divorcing or separating.
• Unmarried parents are breaking up or separating.
• An unmarried parent who has never lived with the other parent requests child support.

Note: In Arizona, if a parent is unmarried, paternity must be established before child support can be ordered.

If a parent is ordered to pay child support, where should the payment be made?

In most cases, the court will instruct the payor (obligor) to send the child support payment to the Support Payment Clearinghouse. The payment will be recorded and a check issued to the payee (obligee). If the payor is employed, the payments will eventually be processed by Wage Assignment.

What is a Wage Assignment?

A Wage Assignment is another term for what the law calls an Order of Assignment. A Wage Assignment is ordered in every case and is an easy, convenient way for the payor to make a child support payment.

How does a Wage Assignment work?

The court sends a copy of the Wage Assignment instructing an employer to automatically deduct child support from the payor's paycheck to comply with a court order. The employer must send the payment to the Support Payment Clearinghouse within two business days of the date the employee (payor) is paid. The Support Payment Clearinghouse records the payment, and mails a check to the payee. A Wage Assignment also may be issued by the state child support enforcement agency if the agency is providing services in a particular case.

When does a Wage Assignment go into effect?

There can be a delay of up to a month or longer while the Wage Assignment is being processed. Until the Wage Assignment is in effect, the payor must make payments directly to the Support Payment Clearinghouse. Once the Wage Assignment has been processed by the employer, payments will be handled automatically.

What if the payor changes jobs? When starting a new job, the payor must:

• Give a copy of the Wage Assignment to the new employer.
• Within 10 days, notify the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Support Payment Clearinghouse in writing of the new employer's name and address.
• Until a Wage Assignment is in effect with the new employer, the payor must make the payments directly to the Support Payment Clearinghouse.

What if the payor does not have a regular income or is self-employed?

If the payor is not employed, self-employed or does not have a regular source of income, the convenience of the Wage Assignment process cannot be used to make child support payments. The payor must make payments directly to the Support Payment Clearinghouse.

What if a parent moves?

The moving parent must inform the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Support Payment Clearinghouse of their new address in writing within ten (10) days after the move.

Should the parent ordered to pay child support make payments directly to the other parent?

No. If the parent does not send payments through the Support Payment Clearinghouse, the court may consider those payments as "gifts" and may not credit those payments toward the child support obligation. A permanent record is provided by the Support Payment Clearinghouse if a dispute arises later.

What if a payor does not make the child support payments ordered by the court?

State law requires that child support be paid before other debts are paid. However, if a payor fails to make court-ordered child support payments, the payee can consult with an attorney regarding filing an enforcement action. If a payee cannot afford an attorney, there are referral services or legal aid groups that may be able to help. In most counties, a Self-Service center is available for parties who wish to represent themselves in court or you may contact the Child Support Enforcement Agency to request help collecting child support payments.

Does child support stop if the other parent won't let me see the children?

No. Child support payments and parent-child access do not have anything to do with each other. You may wish to explore options to enforce parenting time. However, if a parent refuses to allow the other parent his or her parenting time with the child, the parent can consult with an attorney regarding filing an enforcement action. If a parent cannot afford an attorney, there are referral services or legal aid groups that may be able to help. In most counties, a Self-Service center is available for parties who wish to represent themselves in court.

Keeping Records

In the event that you need to show the court or other parties information regarding your child support case, it is important to keep and organize your records. Here are a few tips about keeping records:.

• Keep accurate records.
• Keep all of your records together, in a safe place, and keep them indefinitely.
• If you are a payor, keep a record of every child support payment you make including: Paycheck stubs, cancelled checks and receipts
• If you are a payee, keep a record of every child support payment you receive including: Payment amounts, check numbers and dates
• Keep a copy of all correspondence and court orders.

Make yourself an information sheet on each person involved in your case (including each child) listing the following:

• Court case number, ATLAS number
• Full legal name
• Maiden name
• Date of birth and Birthplace
• Social Security Number
• Driver's license number
• Attorneys' names and addresses
• Names and adresses of relatives

At least once a year, request from the Clerk of the Superior Court in your county a record of the payments made. A fee may be charged for this service.

Words and Definitions

The following are words you will see, hear, and use as your case moves through the system. You should become familiar with them and their definitions:

• Arrearage - The total amount of child support that has not been paid.
• ATLAS Number - A special number assigned by the child support enforcement agency. The ATLAS case number begins with numbers not letters.
• Case Number - A special number assigned by the court to identify your specific case. The case number may begin with one or two letters such as: D, DO,DR or FL.
• Child Support Enforcement Agency - The state agency operated by the Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Support Enforcement. When a child does not receive financial support from one or both parents, this agency can help by locating the parents, establishing legal paternity, establishing the child legal support order, enforcing support orders, and collecting child support payments.
• Child Support Order - A written order from the court that states: Which parent must pay child support, the amount of the payment, how often the payment must be made, and who receives the child support payment for the children.
• Modification Order - A written order from the court that notifies each party that the court has made changes to an earlier order. An example of this might be an increase or decrease in the child support payment amount.
• Obligor - (See Payor)
• Obligee - (See Payee)
• Order of Assignment - (See Wage Assignment)
• Payor - The person ordered by the court to make payments to support the children. This is usually the parent who is not living with the children the majority of the time. The payor is also known as the obligor or non-custodial parent.
• Payee - The person who receives the child support payments for the children. This is usually the parent who lives with and takes care of the children the majority of the time. The payee is also known as the obligee or custodial parent.
• Support Payment Clearinghouse - The place where child support payments are received, recorded, and processed through the system. In Arizona, all child support payments are processed through the Support Payment Clearinghouse operated by the Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Support Enforcement.
• Request to Stop or Modify - A form that you or your attorney submits to the court to request a change to an existing child support order. An example of this might be when a child has graduated from high school and the obligation for paying child support is no longer required.
• Termination Order - A written order from the court that notifies both parents and the employer that payment of child support is no longer required.
• Wage Assignment - A written order from the court that tells an employer to automatically deduct child support payments from a payor's paycheck. A Wage Assignment is also known as an Order of Assignment.

Support Payment Clearinghouse - All support payments are received, recorded, and processed by the Support Payment Clearinghouse. Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE)

Support Payment Clearinghouse

P.O. Box 52107

Phoenix, AZ 85072-2107

Phone: (602) 252-4045 or Outside Maricopa County (800) 882-4151

To report a change of address for child support payments contact the clearinghouse at:

P.O. Box 40458

Phoenix, AZ 85067

Clerks of the Superior Court

If you have questions about or need assistance with support payments, contact one of the following customer service locations. If your case is serviced by the Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Support Enforcement, contact the Support Payment Clearinghouse .

Otherwise contact:

Apache County

70 West 3rd South

St. Johns, AZ 85936

(928) 337-7550

Cochise County

County Courthouse

Bisbee, AZ 85603

(520) 432-9364

Coconino County

200 N. San Francisco

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

(928) 779-6535

Gila County

1400 E. Ash

Globe, AZ 85501

(928) 425-3231

Graham County

800 Main St.

Safford, AZ 85546

(928) 428-3100

Greenlee County

Clifton, AZ 85533

(928) 865-4242

La Paz County

1316 Kofa Ave., Suite 607

Parker, AZ 85344

(928) 669-6131

 Maricopa County

201 W. Jefferson

Phoenix, AZ 85003

(602) 506-3676

Mohave County

Kingman, AZ 86402-7000

(928) 753-0790

Navajo County

Holbrook, AZ 86025

(928) 524-4188

Pima County

110 W. Congress

Tucson, AZ 85701

(520) 740-3201

Pinal County

Florence, AZ 85232-2730

(520) 866-6615

Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Complex

2150 North Congress Drive

Nogales, AZ 85621

(520) 375-7700

Yavapai County

Prescott, AZ 86301

(928) 771-3312

Yuma County

168 S. 2nd Ave.

Yuma, AZ 85364

(928) 329-2164

© 2003 Arizona Supreme Court

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On 7/12/10 Suzi said I could go on and on about this subject. I had to take on two extra p/t jobs (I am a degreed educator) to put food on the table while the kids' dad made sure his income dropped. Of course he has enough to buy season tickets for the Cardinals since 90

On 3/15/10 Theresa said Child support paymentsare not out of control...I read that and it made me angry. I do not agree though that I only get 99.85 for 3 kids per month. what is that? It was 301.59 and then was lowered!!!

On 2/26/10 Robyn said AZ law looks at the amount the ex pays based on their income. The court doesn't care about what kinds of decisions he has made after he is ordered to pay support. He shouldn't have had more kids if he couldn't afford them.

On 12/20/09 kathy said I thik child support is out of control. Where do they come up with the numbers? My husband is paying 680 a month his oldest son is 18 and the youngest is 14. Him and I have an infant that goes without basic supplies because my husband pays so much!

• I've been divorced since 2002 and in our Divorced Decree he will pay $650 per month on child support. My ex husband is in the military and has been stationed in Japan. When we got divorced he is only 2nd class in the Navy and now master chief. I never asked for increased of child support but is it possible to get my child support modify after all this year's of the amount he had been giving me? Answer
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Wage Assignment for California Child Support Orders

Does it Have to Be This Way?

California handles child support payments this way so that the parent owing child support cannot avoid paying what he owes, and the children don't suffer. Because payments are deducted before he gets paid, child support is guaranteed for as long as he is employed. However, the process does involve a middle man and compromises your privacy, so it might not be the ideal arrangement for you. If you and your ex can agree on a payment plan and you trust that he will follow through on payments, you can ask the court for a "stay" of the wage assignment. If the court grants the stay, parents will handle the payments between them.

This option is not available if the Local Child Support Agency (LCSA) is involved in your case. The LCSA will be involved if one of the parents is getting public assistance for the child or the child is in foster care. You can also get help from the LCSA to get child support even if you are not on public assistance. While you can ask the LCSA to issue a stay of a wage assignment, it is not likely that they will grant it.

How a Family Law Attorney Can Help

If you have a child support order that you would like to modify in some way, including putting a hold on or setting aside a wage assignment order, contact the Marin County attorneys at Nathan Law Offices to discuss your options. We will draw on our many years of experience to offer advice that protects you and your children after a divorce or separation.

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Income Assignment

Legal Authority(ies):

• Income Assignments 12 O.S. § 1171.3 & 56 O.S. § 240.2
• Mandatory Nature 43 O.S. § 115
• Changes to Income Assignments 43 O.S. § 117

An income assignment (I/A), or income withholding, is an enforcement remedy used to deduct current and/or past due support from the income of, or benefits due, an obligor. “Income” means any form of payment to an obligor regardless of the source (including, but not limited to, wages, salary, compensation as an independent contractor, worker’s compensation, disability, annuity and retirement benefits). “Delinquent” and “delinquency” mean any payment under an order for which support is due and remains unpaid.

The income assignment remedy is used whether an obligor is current or delinquent in his/her child support obligation. The required elements and steps to send an income withholding to an employer are listed below.

Required Elements:

If the following elements are present, child support sends an income withholding order/notice to any payor of income for an obligor.

• An obligation to pay child support through an order of district or administrative court has been established
• Open child support case
• The obligor has known income from a payor of income
• The obligor’s name, social security number and family group number
• The name(s) of the child(ren) for whom support is ordered
• The custodian of the child(ren) or the name of obligee
• The name of the court issuing the child support order and the date of order
• The amount the obligor is court ordered to pay in current and/or past due child support
• The effective date of the income assignment
• Instructions to the payor of income regarding the amount to deduct based on individual pay schedules and the address to remit deductions
• The current child support has been modified or amended by a court order
• Child support amends/modifies the notice of income assignment to the new court ordered amount, sends a notice to payor of income and lists the effective date of the income assignment.
• The obligor’s court ordered child support and/or past due support obligation is terminated by a court order (child support terminates the notice of income assignment, sends notice to payor of income and lists the effective date of notice of income assignment termination)
• There is an inability to deliver the income withheld to the person entitled to the current and/or past due support and the court orders suspension of the notice of income assignment (child support notifies the payor of income to suspend the income assignment)
• Obligor proves beyond a reasonable doubt he/she is not the person who owes the child support
• Obligor shows the court the amount of current child support or past due child support is inaccurate and warrants modification of the notice of income assignment
• The payor of income shows the court the obligor is not entitled to any income, is not an employee/receiver of benefits or there is no income from which the payor of income may deduct the amounts in the income assignment

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What is a Wage Assignment in Arizona

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You may be asking what is a wage assignment in Arizona. A Wage assignment in Arizona is an order requiring a parent’s employer to deduct that parent’s child support and/or spousal maintenance obligation directly from his or her paycheck.

The court is required by law to order support payments to be paid through a wage assignment in Arizona unless both parties agree otherwise.

How a Wage Assignment is Issued in Arizona

A wage assignment is authorized to be issued by the Court by Arizona revised statute section 25-504. That statute authorizes the issuance of a wage assignment for the payment of child support and/or spousal maintenance when a parent files a verified request with the Clerk of the Court.

The verified request must include the following information:

• The name of the person or agency entitled to receive support or spousal maintenance.
• The monthly amount of any current support and the monthly amount of any spousal maintenance ordered by the court.
• The specific amount requested for any support arrearages, spousal maintenance arrearages or interest.
• The name and address of the payor to whom it is requested the order of assignment be directed and the name of the person obligated to pay support or spousal maintenance.

The Clerk of the Court, without notice or a hearing to the person ordered to pay support, will then issue the wage assignment of a portion of the parent’s income to pay the amount of child support and/or spousal maintenance ordered by the court. The Clerk of the Court will then notify the person ordered to pay support about the issuance of the wage assignment to his or her employer.

The wage assignment is then sent directly to the parent’s employer. The employer then deducts the support amounts directly from the parent’s paycheck and sends that payment to the Arizona Support Payment Clearinghouse .

When a Wage Assignment Ends in Arizona

The employer will continue to deduct the support amounts from the employee’s paycheck until either a court issues an order modifying or terminating the wage assignment or the clerk of the court terminates the wage assignment based upon a written and notarized stipulation signed by both parents or former spouses stating all support owed has been paid is filed with the clerk of the court.

Prohibited Employer Conduct Relating to a Wage Assignment

It is important to know that an employer is prohibited from firing or punishing an employee simply because of the issuance of a wage assignment on an employee’s wages. Arizona law allows an employee wrongfully terminated or disciplined as a result of a wage assignment to sue for damages, attorney fees and, in some cases, for reinstatement of an employee’s job.

Arizona Wage Assignment Attorneys

If you have questions about what is a wage assignment in Arizona, you should seriously consider contacting the attorneys at Hildebrand Law, PC. Our Arizona child support and family law attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience successfully representing clients in child support and family law cases.

Our family law firm has earned numerous awards such as US News and World Reports Best Arizona Family Law Firm, US News and World Report Best Divorce Attorneys, “Best of the Valley” by Arizona Foothills readers, and “Best Arizona Divorce Law Firms” by North Scottsdale Magazine.

Call us today at (480)305-8300 or reach out to us through our appointment scheduling form to schedule your personalized consultation and turn your child support or family law case around today.

Other Frequently Asked Questions About Wage Assignments in Arizona:

How much can be garnished by a wage assignment for support in arizona.

The maximum amount of support, whether child support or alimony, that can be garnished by a Wage Assignment is 50% of your earnings.

How do I stop a garnishment through a Wage Assignment for support in Arizona?

You can file a motion to stop a wage assignment for support in Arizona by filing a motion to terminate the wage assignment because your support obligation has ended or will end soon.

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Staying current on wage garnishment legislation can be overwhelming. Laws vary across state lines and lien types. Employers should know there are potentially severe consequences for noncompliance with state and federal wage garnishment laws, and that's why education is crucial.

Experts Robyn Large — task lead on the employer services team, Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) — and Corri Flores — director of government affairs at ADP — came together to help identify big-ticket legislative updates and best practices. Both were part of ADP's on-demand webcast that covers wage garnishment basics, compliance updates, and how updated legislation may impact your organization.

Launch it here: The World of Wage Garnishments: Exploring the Basics, Compliance Updates and Trends .

What is a Wage Garnishment?

A wage garnishment is a court order directing a third party (like an employer) who holds money belonging to a defendant (like an employee) to withhold funds from the defendant and then turn those funds over to the third party so they can be provided to the party they are owed to. It's helpful to remember that the purpose of wage garnishment is to collect on a debt or funds owed based on an agreement or order the employee is subject to. These types of deductions are involuntary, which means the employee cannot opt out based on their preference. If an employee requests that the deductions be stopped or paused and there is an order instructing you as the employer to withhold wages, the answer is no. An employer is legally obligated to garnish a portion of the wages based on the garnishment order and can face liabilities and penalties for not processing or incorrectly processing wage garnishments.

Is there a limit to how much money can be garnished from employee wages?

Yes, and that limit is based on The Federal Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA), which provides basic employee protections and outlines the maximum withholding limit for consumer debts and child support obligations. This act not only protects employees' wages but also protects the employees' jobs, outlining that an employee cannot be fired because of a single garnishment. But state laws also need to be considered when determining the maximum garnishment limits allowed.

What if the state and federal garnishment laws are different?

Both state and federal laws must be considered, but if the state and federal garnishment laws are different, then state law is to take precedence when it is more favorable to the employee whose wages are being garnished. Corri Flores reminds us, "Garnishments abiding by the state limits cannot exceed the federal limit but can be lower than the federal limits." When setting up garnishments, it is also important to remember that multiple factors are at play, like disposable earnings, which garnishments have priority if there are multiple and whether multiple are allowed, etc. It is best to consult with legal counsel for compliance direction.

What are the most common wage garnishments?

Child support garnishments are usually the most common, but other garnishments like creditor garnishments (traditionally related to consumer debt), student loan payments, bankruptcy orders and tax levies are also common. Each of these types of wage garnishments is required by law to be deducted from the pay of the employee who incurred the debt.

Having a legislative monitoring tool is very beneficial for helping employers know when new legislation is being introduced, when it's passed and what changes they need to make in their systems to comply.

Corri Flores, ADP director of government affairs

Is a voluntary wage assignment the same as a wage garnishment?

No, a voluntary wage agreement is not the same as wage garnishment. A voluntary wage agreement is an arrangement an employee makes with their employer, typically involving a signature from the employee documenting their consent to wage deductions until a set dollar amount is reached so that the funds can be sent to a third party. Employers are within their rights to decline to allow voluntary wage assignments, and since the employee has elected to set up these deductions, they can request their employer to stop them at any time. A wage garnishment, on the other hand, is involuntary. This means that employees cannot opt out of these deductions from their pay. These amounts are set and required by law to be deducted from the employee's pay and turned over to the creditor agency.

What if I don't withhold a garnishment from my employee's pay?

Employers can face financial penalties or consequences for failure to withhold a wage garnishment. In Illinois, an employer who fails to properly implement a child support order could be penalized 100 dollars per day per deduction. In Virginia, if an employer fails to appropriately respond to or process a creditor garnishment, they could be liable for the entire debt of that specific garnishment. You may think, "Well, I'm not in Illinois or Virginia, so I have nothing to worry about." But laws vary by state, so it is essential to know your state and federal obligations about garnishments to avoid penalties and fines associated with non-compliance.

How do I know if my organization is complying?

A legislative monitoring tool that can monitor your organization's wage garnishments is incredibly helpful in ensuring that your company complies with state and federal laws. Corri Flores, director of government affairs at ADP, recommends "having a legislative monitoring tool is very beneficial for helping employers know when new legislation is being introduced, when it's passed and what changes they need to make in their systems to comply." Staying up to date is challenging enough with changing legislation. Implementing a software tool programmed with new legislative updates as they are released is one of the best ways to stay on top of compliance.

Do I have to report newly hired employees?

Yes, it's required by law to report your newly hired employees to the state new hire reporting agencies within 20 days of hire. This is important for child support agencies to locate child support obligors when they change jobs. Once reported as a newly hired employee, the child support agency is able to issue an income withholding order to the employer for the child support obligation.

Can I remit child support payments for employees electronically?

Yes, all states have electronic options, but it is essential to remember that not all garnishments are remitted to the same place. You can refer to the actual garnishment order to determine where to submit the payment. Robyn Large, task lead on the employer service team at the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement, reminds employers that they can also sign up to receive all child support orders electronically: "There are lots of benefits to the electronic income withholding order — it reduces the paperwork and especially for big companies that have many withholding orders, it makes the turnaround time so much faster." She says there's also an increased level of consistency with electronic filing: "With paper orders, you'll get pages and pages of cover sheets, but with the electronic one, everything is uniform, and states cannot modify it, so you're getting one standard form every time, and that increases accuracy and reliability so much."

The wrap-up: Complying with wage garnishment laws

Complying with wage garnishment laws means understanding what they require and how they impact your employees and payroll. For more insights on this topic, l aunch this on-demand webcast anytime: The World of Wage Garnishments: Exploring the Basics, Compliance Updates and Trends .

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I received my Ph.D. (2005) and M.A. (2001) in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst . Previously, I earned a B.A. in Sociology from the State Academy of Management in Moscow, Russia. I am an Associate Professor in the Sociology Department of Boston College since 2005. I am also affiliated with the Sloan Center on Aging and Work/Workplace Flexibility . My research interests include race, gender, and class, family sociology, aging and the life course, and quantitative methods.

Sarkisian, Natalia , and Naomi Gerstel. 2012. Nuclear Family Values, Extended Family Lives: The Importance of Gender, Race, and Class . New York: Routledge.

Selected Journal Articles

McNamara, Tay, Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, Natalia Sarkisian , Elyssa Besen, and Miwako Kidahashi. Forthcoming. "Age Bias in the Workplace: Cultural Stereotypes and In-Group Favoritism." The International Journal of Aging and Human Development . Sarkisian, Natalia , and Naomi Gerstel. 2016. "Does Singlehood Isolate or Integrate? Examining the Link between Marital Status and Ties to Kin, Friends, and Neighbors." Journal of Social and Personal Relationships , 33, 3, 361-384. ***Article selected to be highlighted in "Relationship Matters" podcast (#49)*** Sweet, Stephen, Natalia Sarkisian , Christina Matz-Costa, and Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes. 2015. "Are Women Less Career Centric Than Men? Structure, Culture, and Identity Investments." Community, Work, and Family , 19, 4. Karamnov, Sergey, Natalia Sarkisian , Rebecca Grammer, Wendy L. Gross, and Richard D. Urman. 2015. " Analysis of Adverse Events Associated with Adult Moderate Procedural Sedation Outside the Operating Room. " Journal of Patient Safety . Calvo, Rocio, and Natalia Sarkisian . 2015. " Racial/Ethnic Differences in Postmigration Education among Adult Immigrants in the USA ." Ethnic and Racial Studies , 38, 7, 1029-1049. Calvo, Esteban, Christine A. Mair, and Natalia Sarkisian . 2015. " Individual Troubles, Shared Troubles: The Multiplicative Effect of Individual and Country-level Unemployment on Life Satisfaction in 95 Nations (1981-2009) ." Social Forces , 93, 4 (June), 1625-1653. Johnson, Jessica, Natalia Sarkisian , and John Williamson. 2015. " Using a Micro-Level Model to Generate a Macro-Level Model of Productive Successful Aging ." The Gerontologist , 55, 1 (February), 107-119. Calvo, Esteban, Natalia Sarkisian , and Christopher R. Tamborini. 2013. " Causal Effects of Retirement Timing on Subjective Well-being: The Role of Cultural Norms and Institutional Policies ." Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences , 68, 1 (January), 73-84. *** Winner of the 2013 James G. Zimmer New Investigator Research Award of the APHA Aging and Public Health Section *** Garroutte, Eva Marie, Natalia Sarkisian , and Sergey Karamnov. 2012. " Affective Interactions in Medical Visits: Ethnic Differences among American Indian Older Adults ." Journal of Aging and Health , 24, 7 (October), 1223-1251. Oh, Seil, and Natalia Sarkisian . 2012. " Spiritual Individualism or Engaged Spirituality? Social Implications of Holistic Spirituality among Mind-Body-Spirit Practitioners ." Sociology of Religion , 73, 3 (Autumn), 299-322. Collins, Amy L., Natalia Sarkisian , and Ellen Winner. 2009. " Flow and Happiness in Later Life: An Investigation into the Role of Daily and Weekly Flow Experiences ." Journal of Happiness Studies , 10, 6 (December), 703-709. Garroutte, Eva, Natalia Sarkisian , Dedra Buchwald, Jack Goldberg, and Jan Beals. 2008. " Perceptions of Medical Interaction between Healthcare Providers and American Indian Older Adults ." Social Science and Medicine , 67, 4 (August), 546-556. Shen, Ce, Natalia Sarkisian , and Thanh Tran. 2008. " Child Mortality, Economic Development, and Social Inequality in Less Developed Countries: A Cross-National Analysis ." China Journal of Social Work, 1 , 2 (July), 172-188. Sarkisian, Natalia , and Naomi Gerstel. 2008. " Till Marriage Do Us Part: Adult Children's Relationships with Parents ." Journal of Marriage and Family, 70 , 2 (May), 360-376. Sarkisian, Natalia . 2007. " Street Men, Family Men: Race and Men's Extended Family Involvement ." Social Forces, 86 , 2 (December), 763-794. *** Winner of the 2008 Oliver Cromwell Cox Article Award from the Section on Racial and Ethnic Minorities of the American Sociological Association *** Sarkisian, Natalia , Mariana Gerena, and Naomi Gerstel. 2007. " Extended Family Integration among Euro and Mexican Americans: Ethnicity, Gender, and Class ." Journal of Marriage and Family, 69 , 1 (February), 40-54. *** Winner of the 2008 Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Award from the Race, Gender, Class Section of the American Sociological Association *** Sarkisian, Natalia . 2006. " 'Doing Family Ambivalence': Nuclear and Extended Families in Single Mothers' Lives ." Journal of Marriage and Family, 68 , 4 (November), 804-811. Gerstel, Naomi, and Natalia Sarkisian . 2006. " Marriage: The Good, the Bad, and the Greedy ." Contexts, 5 , 4 (November), 16-21. Sarkisian, Natalia , Mariana Gerena, and Naomi Gerstel. 2006. " Extended Family Ties among Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Whites: Superintegration or Disintegration? " Family Relations, 55 , 3 (July), 331-344. Garroutte, Eva, Natalia Sarkisian , Lester Arguellos, Jack Goldberg, and Dedra Buchwald. 2006. " Cultural Identity and Perceptions of Health Status among American Indian Older Adults and Their Healthcare Providers ." Journal of General Internal Medicine, 21 , 2 (February), 111-116. Sarkisian, Natalia , and Naomi Gerstel. 2004. " Kin Support Among Blacks and Whites: Race and Family Organization ." American Sociological Review, 69 , 4 (December), 812-837. Sarkisian, Natalia , and Naomi Gerstel. 2004. " Explaining the Gender Gap in Help to Parents: The Importance of Employment ." Journal of Marriage and Family, 66 , 2 (May), 431-451. *** Winner of the 2005 Rosabeth Moss Kanter International Award for Research Excellence in Families and Work ***

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Courses taught at bc.

SOCY7704: Regression Models for Categorical Data The major topics of the course include OLS regression diagnostics, binary, ordered, and multinomial logistic regression, models for the analysis of count data (e.g., Poisson and negative binomial regression), treatment of missing data, and the analysis of clustered and stratified samples. All analyses in the course are conducted using Stata, but no previous Stata experience is necessary. SOCY7705: Advanced Statistics This course introduces students to both hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) and structural equation modeling (SEM). The analyses in the course are conducted using HLM and LISREL software. SOCY7706: Longitudinal Data Analysis This course will focus on panel data management and analysis, with topics including change models, fixed and random effects models, GEE models, and mixed models. All analyses in the course are conducted using Stata, but no previous Stata experience is necessary. SOCY7708: Hierarchical Linear Modeling The major topics of this applied course will include two-level models for continuous, categorical, and count outcomes, three-level models, growth curve models, models for dyadic data, and cross-nested models. The analyses in this course are conducted using HLM software. SOCY7709: Quantitative Data Management This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to quantitative data management using Stata; the focus will be on working with complex datasets (both cross-sectional and longitudinal) and preparing them for analysis. This course is intended for students who need to manage data for academic or non-academic projects. SOCY7781: Dissertation Seminar This is a continuing research workshop which covers all stages of the research process, from conceptualization and theory development through data analysis and writing. The workshop is intended primarily for sociology graduate students working on dissertation proposals and dissertations. Others will be welcomed on a case-by-case basis. The group meets bi-weekly, with individual meetings with the professor as necessary. All students who are writing dissertations are strongly recommended to enroll in this workshop, at least for one semester. SOCY3361: Family and Work This course explores the relationship between family and work from a sociological perspective. The course is designed to provide the information and critical skills necessary to address the modern conundrum of work and family life. We shatter common myths about our past and our present and examine how social forces shape the paid and unpaid work that families do. We focus on contemporary families but also attempt to situate them in a broader historical context. Throughout the course, we stay tuned to the issues of race, gender, class, and sexuality. We also explore the relationship of work and family to social policies and social change, investigating ways in which policies create and address inequities and thinking critically about mechanisms for change.

Contact Information

Mailing Address: Natalia Sarkisian Department of Sociology Boston College 140 Commonwealth Ave Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Phone : (617) 552-0495 Email : [email protected]

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