What is Garnishment of Wages?
Used in domestic relations Orders for child support where the amount of support that is required is taken automatically from the parent's paycheck directly by the employer and sent to the state office that distributes such payments to the guardians of the children.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Family Law terms:
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