Income Withholding Order (IWO)

An Income Withholding Order (IWO) is a legal notice sent to an employer requiring them to deduct a specific amount from an employee's wages to pay for child support. It ensures consistent and timely payments directly from the employer to the child support agency or recipient. The order helps enforce child support obligations when a parent is not making payments voluntarily, providing a reliable method to support the child's financial needs through the employer’s payroll system.