Child Support

Yes. In fact, wage garnishment is the most common form of child supportFunds which are ordered by the court to be paid by one parent to the custodial parent of minor children after a separation or divorce. collection.  Typically, the custodial parentThe parent that retains physical custody of the child. will go before the court and request a certain percentage of the non custodial parent's wages be withheld, up to 50%.  The non custodial parent, however, has the right to oppose such a ruling in court.

Since 2002, almost all child supportFunds which are ordered by the court to be paid by one parent to the custodial parent of minor children after a separation or divorce. payments go through the State Disbursement Unit (SDU) in San Antonio. They record when payments are received and then send them on to the recipient. This may sound like an unusual arrangement, but it's good for both the person paying child support and for the person receiving it.

If you're paying child support, there is direct proof that payments have been made through the SDU.

To calculate the amount of child supportFunds which are ordered by the court to be paid by one parent to the custodial parent of minor children after a separation or divorce. that will be paid, you'll need to come up with the monthly net income of the possessory parent. To determine your monthly net income, subtract federal income taxes, state income taxes, social security taxes, and union dues from your monthly gross income. read more »