Family Law Term

Wage Garnishment

Definition

A court-ordered deduction from a parent's paycheck to pay child support or alimony. Sent directly from the employer to the custodial parent or state disbursement unit.

Related terms

UCCJEA
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act: determines which state has jurisdiction over custody disputes when parents live in different states. The child's "home state" (where they've lived for 6+ months) has priority.
Venue
The specific court location where a case is heard, typically in the county where the child resides or where the parties last lived together.
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