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California Child Support Garnishment Limits, Exemptions and Protections

While some of the noncustodial parent’s income is protected by California garnishment law withholding limits, the noncustodial parent should be aware that these protections only apply to “earnings” as defined by the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA). The maximum child support garnishment limits vary, depending on if the noncustodial parent is supporting another family or if they are behind on their support payments. Child support orders take priority over most other types of withholding orders under California child support garnishment law.

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How Child Support Is Calculated

In the U.S., states regulate the payment of child support through civil statutes, but use different formulas for calculating child support. Some states use the income shares model, others use the percentage of income model, and still others use the Melson formula. Read further for more information on child support calculation.

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Florida Child Support Collections and Fees

While most income is subject to withholding, Florida wage garnishment laws provide special treatment for lump-sum payments owed to a noncustodial parent subject to child support collections. Most of these lump-sum payments do not have to be reported, with a couple of exceptions. However, an employer should be aware that they are bound by Florida child support collections law to enforce wage garnishment on an employee’s regular income. The penalties for failing to enforce child support garnishment are heavy, and include being liable for a civil action as well as for civil penalties.

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What is a child support order?

A child support order is a document from a court that states when, how often, and how much a parent is to pay for child support. A child support order is typically part of a divorce decree or paternity judgment.

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Grandparent Rights & Grandparent Visitation

Grandparents may be able to petition the court for visitation rights, but there are some restrictions on their ability to do so. Most states have enacted statutes which provide for visitation by grandparents in cases of a family break-up.

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How to Get Non-Parent Custody of a Child

Non-parent custody of children is granted only under very specific circumstances and through proper procedures through the courts. To get custody of a child that is not your own, you must show some detriment to the child if she were not to be placed in your custody.

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