Vermont § 785 - Wage withholding orders
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 785 — Wage withholding orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 785. Wage withholding orders
- (a) A wage withholding order shall set forth: (1) the annualized amount of child support; (2) frequency of the child support payment; (3) judgment for support arrearages, if any; (4) provisions for periodic repayment of arrearages; (5) appropriate reduction and termination dates. (b) A wage withholding order shall require an employer to withhold a periodic amount of
child support up to the maximum amount permitted under section 303(b) of the Consumer
Credit Protection Act (15 U.S.C. § 1673(b)). All wage withholdings shall be made payable to the Registry. (c) The court shall file a wage withholding order with the Registry. Within seven business
days of receipt of the order, the Registry shall provide the obligor’s employer with
notice of withholding by first class mail and send a copy of the notice and the order
to the obligor and the obligee. (Added 1983, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.); amended 1985, No. 63, § 9; 1987, No. 54, § 3, eff. May 15, 1987; 1989, No. 220 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; 2017, No. 11, § 44.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 785
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 785 cover?
Section 785 ("Wage withholding orders") 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 § 785?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 785 apply to my situation?
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