Divorce Terms – W

Aug 8, 2012 by admin

WAGE ASSIGNMENT OR WAGE WITHHOLDING – A court order which requires the employer of a non-custodial parent to withhold a specific amount of money from said parent’s paychecks, which will then be used for child support.

WAIVER – A document that states an individual is giving up certain rights.

WITNESS – A person who possesses knowledge or facts as they pertain to a specific situation.

WRIT OF EXECUTION – In the case of a non-custodial parent who owes past child support the court may order this which would authorize the seizure of their assets up to the total amount of overdue child support owed.

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