Child Support

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Question: The child support payments I pay are garnished through my employer. The monies are paid to a gov't clearing house agency in Phoenix. When I changed jobs and wages began garnishment (eventually) the amount that was garnished was incorrect. I didn't realize and had no part in setting up the garnishment. Now I am being sued for arrears. Who is responsible for submitting the correct garnishment calculations? The court order clearly states the monthly amount to be paid.

Answer: An Order of Assignment is a tool to help collect child support owed. An Order of Assignment that does not collect the full amount owed is not an excuse for the remaining amount not being paid. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute Section 25-501 a person has the duty to provide all reasonable support for the person's natural or adopted children and the amount of the support to be paid is determined by the Arizona Child Support Guidelines. It is the obligation of the person who has the duty to pay the support to ensure that it is paid as ordered.

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  • The child support payments I pay are garnished through my employer. The monies are paid to a gov't clearing house agency in Phoenix. When I changed jobs and wages began garnishment (eventually) the amount that was garnished was incorrect. I didn't realize and had no part in setting up the garnishment. Now I am being sued for arrears. Who is responsible for submitting the correct garnishment calculations? The court order clearly states the monthly amount to be paid.

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