| Wage assignment (also known as Wage with |
The court order that requires the employer of a non-custodial parent to deduct a specific amount of money for child support from that parent's paychecks. See also "Garnishment."
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| Waiver |
A written document that relinquishes a person's rights.
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| Waiver of counsel |
A document whereby a party surrenders his or her right to have an attorney review and sign certain papers on his or her behalf.
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| Witness |
A person with knowledge of facts or information pertaining to the proceeding's specific situation.
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| Writ of execution (also known as a Levy) |
This court order authorizes the seizure of a non-custodial parent's asset when that parent owes past-due child support. Usually, the total assets allowed to be taken under the order is equal to the full amount of delinquent child support owed under the divorce judgment.
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