What the maximum amount my employer can take out my check for child support?
Question Details: I have two court orders first court is for $1200 per month that includes arrears payment too! Current suporrt 655.00 and arears of $545. The second order is for $835 per month that includes arrears! Current support is $635 and arrears of $200. Also, can I be put jail of I don't make enough to pay both orders in full?
Anne Brady / Russell & Brady, PLLC
Answered 9 months ago
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Under Arizona law, specifically ARS Section 33-1131(c), the most that an employer can withhold from your paycheck for child support is one-half of your net pay. Your employer should have gotten an instruction sheet telling him that. This is because half of your net income is exempt from being withheld so that you have something to live on.
