How Does Wage Garnishment for Support Work?

How does wage garnishment work for child support in Florida? In this episode of When Split Happens, Jacksonville family law attorney Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite explains how income withholding works and what both paying and receiving parents should know.

Jay explains why wage garnishment is typically part of the standard Florida child support process, how much can be withheld from a paycheck, what happens when a parent changes jobs, and why employers are required to comply with a valid income withholding order. He also discusses how enforcement can work for self-employed or contract workers and what steps are required to change or stop income withholding.

Whether you're receiving child support or trying to understand deductions from your  ...