Child Support
Income Withholding Order
An income withholding order (IWO) is a court order directing an employer to deduct child support or alimony directly from a paying parent's paycheck and send it to the state for disbursement. In Florida, child support orders generally include automatic income withholding, making payments more reliable. It reduces missed payments and the need for direct contact between the spouses.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
An order under F.S. §61.1301 requiring an employer or payor to deduct support payments from an obligor's income and remit them, typically routed through the Florida State Disbursement Unit.
Example
Once the income withholding order took effect, his child support was deducted automatically from each paycheck.
Related Statutes
- 61.1301
Related Terms
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