Ohio § 3121.38
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3121.38, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3121.38.
A payor that fails to withhold an amount from an obligor's income for support in accordance
with a withholding requirement included in a withholding notice issued under section 3121.03 of the Revised Code or a financial institution that fails to deduct funds from an obligor's account for
support in accordance with a deduction requirement included in a deduction notice
issued under section 3121.03 of the Revised Code is liable for the amount that was not withheld or deducted, except that a payor that
is an employer whose normal pay and disbursement cycles make it impossible to comply
with a withholding requirement contained in a withholding notice shall not be liable
for the amount not withheld if the employer, as soon as possible after receipt of
the withholding notice, provides the court or child support enforcement agency that
issued the notice with written notice of the impossibility and the reasons for the
impossibility. A payor who is liable under this provision for an amount that was not withheld shall
be ordered by the court to pay that amount to the office of child support in the department
of job and family services, to be disbursed in accordance with the support order for
the benefit of the child or spouse.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3121.38
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3121.38 cover?
Section 3121.38 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 § 3121.38?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3121.38" (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 § 3121.38 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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