Vermont § 786 - Obligee’s responsibility
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 786 — Obligee’s responsibility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 786. Obligee’s responsibility
- (a) The obligee shall notify the registry and the obligor of any event that would affect
the amount of support to be withheld under the order. Any person who has assigned
or authorized all rights of collection shall notify the assignee of any event that
would affect the amount of support to be withheld under the order. Notice shall be
in writing, mailed or delivered within seven days of any such event. (b) Any amounts received by the obligee in excess of the amounts required to be withheld
under any wage withholding order shall be paid by the obligee to the registry within
seven days of receipt. (Added 1983, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.); amended 1985, No. 63, § 10; 1989, No. 220 (Adj. Sess.), § 6.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 786
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 786 cover?
Section 786 ("Obligee’s responsibility") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 786?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 786 apply to my situation?
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