Ohio § 3115.502
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3115.502, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3115.502.
(A) Upon receipt of an income-withholding order, the obligor's employer or other payor
shall immediately provide a copy of the order to the obligor. (B) The employer or other payor shall treat an income-withholding order issued in another
state that appears regular on its face as if it had been issued by a tribunal of this
state. (C) Except as otherwise provided in division (D) of this section and section 3115.503 of the Revised Code , the employer or other payor shall withhold and distribute the funds as directed
in the withholding order by complying with terms of the order that specify any of
the following: (1) The duration and amount of periodic payments of current child support, stated as
a sum certain; (2) The person designated to receive payments and the address to which the payments are
to be forwarded; (3) Medical support, whether in the form of periodic cash payment, stated as a sum certain,
or ordering the obligor to provide health insurance coverage for the child under a
policy available through the obligor's employment; (4) The amount of periodic payments of fees and costs for a support enforcement agency,
the issuing tribunal, and the obligee's attorney, stated as sums certain; (5) The amount of periodic payments of arrearages and interest on arrearages, stated
as sums certain. (D) An employer or other payor shall comply with the law of the state of the obligor's
principal place of employment for withholding from income with respect to all of the
following: (1) The employer's or other payor's fee for processing an income-withholding order; (2) The maximum amount permitted to be withheld from the obligor's income; (3) The times within which the employer or other payor must implement the withholding
order and forward the child-support payment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3115.502
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3115.502 cover?
Section 3115.502 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 3115.502?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3115.502" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 3115.502 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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