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Wisconsin Child Support Garnishment Limits, Exemptions and Protections

Wisconsin garnishment laws, like those in all other states, forbid an employer from discriminating against an employee on the basis of a support order. Aside from protecting an employee subject to a support order, Wisconsin garnishment law also protects the employee’s income by setting maximum garnishment limits. These Wisconsin child support garnishment maximums are non-negotiable and must be followed closely, even when the employee is subject to multiple withholding orders.

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Wisconsin Child Support Collections and Fees

Because an employer is responsible for enforcing child support garnishment on an employee, Wisconsin wage garnishment law usually allows the employer to charge a fee for this service. The ability to charge a fee depends on what type of payment is being made, and where. Along with the responsibility of enforcing child support collections comes the obligation on the employer to notify the Wisconsin office of child support upon the employee’s termination of employment. Failing to report this information, or failing to abide by any other rule, can mean heavy fines and penalties for the employer in Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin Wage Garnishment: Wisconsin Child Support Garnishment

Child support garnishment in Wisconsin begins after a noncustodial parent’s employer is served with an order of support. In addition to child support collection payments, the noncustodial parent will be required to pay the agency annual Receipt and Disbursement (R&D) fees. While the employer is typically only responsible for enforcing child support garnishment, if the noncustodial parent fails to pay the R&D fees, the court will order the employer to withhold for these fees as well. For a Wisconsin employer, making timely payments to the issuing agency is of paramount importance.

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