Idaho § 32-1204 - Notice of immediate income withholding
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 32-1204 — Notice of immediate income withholding, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-1204. Notice of immediate income withholding
(1) The court shall order income withholding in all support orders effective the date of the order unless an exception is granted by the court pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. All support orders shall notify the obligor that income withholding shall be enforced by a withholding order issued to the obligor’s employer, without additional notice to the obligor.
(2) Immediate income withholding shall not be ordered if:
(a) One (1) of the parties demonstrates and the court makes a specific written finding that there is good cause not to require immediate income withholding. A finding of good cause by the court must be based on, at a minimum:
(i) A written determination and explanation of why implementing immediate withholding would not be in the best interests of the child; and
(ii) Proof of timely payment of previously ordered support in cases involving the modification of support orders; or
(b) A written agreement is reached between the obligor and obligee and the department in cases where the department is providing child support services, which provides for an alternative arrangement, and such agreement is determined by the court to be in the best interests of the child.
(3) Failure to provide for income withholding does not affect the validity of the support order.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 32-1204
What does Idaho Statutes § 32-1204 cover?
Section 32-1204 ("Notice of immediate income withholding") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 32-1204?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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