2 CPE This course focuses on the proper processing of child support orders in the payroll department. We start with the basics of prioritizing all types of garnishments to demonstrate the priority for child support in most cases. From this point we will discuss the laws and the regulations governing child support including the major federal laws and how the states have adopted or adapted these laws.
Working with these basics we will discuss and review the Income Withholding Order (IWO) and how to determine if the order is “regular on its face” and must be processed or if it can be rejected. We will then work through the steps to processing an IWO in the payroll department. But the proper processing of IWOs involves numerous steps including determining legal requirements and priorities so at this point we will also discuss communication with both the employee and the issuing party.
This discussion also includes creating templates to assist with this communication. To ensure proper withholding and paying out of child support we will discuss the best practices for reconciling and paying child support. From this point we will review the National Medical Support Notice. This notice may or may not come with an IWO and is included in processing child support to determine withholding limits. Its processing must be done correctly by employers to ensure compliance.
Using the information learned so far, we now work through examples on how to determine the actual withholding from wages for child support. This includes doing examples for employees with one, two and three child support orders in effect, including arrearages. Child support orders are not necessarily processed in a vacuum, and the employee may have other garnishments in effect. In this section of the course we cover how to process child support orders with other types of garnishments focusing on bankruptcies and creditor garnishments. Special situations occur when processing child support. This section concentrates on how to process what are known as lump sums and how to handle terminating as well as rehired employees.
We conclude our course with a discussion of how to go paperless with processing child support by a discussion of the e-IWO program and paying child support by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
Learning Objectives
- Explore the specific requirements for child support including deduction limits, deadlines, filing procedures, administrative fees and penalties/fines for violations under both federal and state law.
- Identify the requirements for processing medical support notices.
- Identify which garnishment has priority when an employee has current support orders, medical support notices and arrearages.
- Discover how to handle terminated employees in regards to child support.
- Recognize the differences between state requirements and federal requirements for child support.
- Explore how to calculate withholding and prioritize the order of distribution when an employee has more than one type of garnishment.
- Identify best practices for processing child support garnishments in the payroll department.
- Discover the laws that govern the withholding and processing of child support including the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA) and Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA).
- Explore the requirements for calculating the amount of withholding for child support when an employee has one withholding order with or without arrearages.
- Explore the requirements for calculating the amount of withholding for child support when an employee has more than one withholding order.
- Identify how to go paperless with child support by receiving electronic withholding orders and paying by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
- Identify best practices concerning child support withholding and communicating with employees and the issuing parties.
Last updated/reviewed: March 22, 2024
90 Reviews (298 ratings)
Reviews
Anonymous
(Payroll Administrator)
I loved this course. I learned so much. I have been doing payroll for almost a year now and realized there is so much I was not taught on the process or the options that are available to me to simply the process. This course made what I do make so much sense rather than just putting the information into our system and letting it do the work. Now I can explain the math to an employee if needed. I feel more knowledgeable with everything that I learned. Great course for those new to the field.
Anonymous
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I learned so much more about child support and garnishments. I have attended some free live Webinars with Vicki in the past through Ascentis but this course was very thorough. I look forward to taking the other courses and I am thankful that Illumeo has the ability to use Vicki as a resource. I am looking forward to completing the other courses Illumeo has to offer. Thank you for providing this service.
Anonymous
(Sr. HR Business Partner)
This course covers a ton of information regarding laws, calculations, and special circumstances. I learned so much from this class (and it made sense)! I am much more comfortable with how to handle these situations in the future. However, I will still defer to my payroll expert.
Anonymous
(VP, WFM and BusTech)
This course provided a comprehensive overview of processing child support orders as well as calculating withholding limits. The instructor effectively presented content in an easy-to-understand manner, which also included excellent supporting materials for reference.
Bettie McCarthy
(Consultant at Bridgepoint Consulting)
This was a very informative course on child support. Explaining from receiving the order to how to calculate along with the many calculation examples, this in an invaluable course for anyone that is in payroll and dealing with child support.
Audrey Bradin
(Payroll at Axia)
I thought this course was very helpful. I learned more about the IWO process. It is important to keep up with ever changing laws and rules. I appreciated the many examples that were used in calculating garnishments and child support orders.
Anonymous
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This is a very sensitive issue in the payroll world. This comprehensive overview helps to ensure that the considerations are thorough. This course helps me think of the fuller picture and ask the right questions before setting up.
Susan Sifford
(Paryoll Specialist at Mellott Co)
Vicki is great! I've taken may of her instructed courses. Her personal examples make it easy to understand the different scenarios that a PR/HR representative can come across and the most timely way to resolve the issues.
Denyce Brown
(Payroll Administrator at ATC Manufacturing)
After deciding that the employee is not your employee, you need to run it by A/P to make sure it's not a subcontractor. The employer is responsible either way. Not mentioned in the seminar....
This is hands down the best course I've ever taken regarding child support orders! All possible scenarios are broken down step by step and I feel confident receiving child support orders now!
Stephen Leitz
(Owner and Founder at Workforce 2080 LLC)
This included some really fantastic content which I needed a refresher on. I don't see garnishments as often as I would prefer but am very happy to see this information again. Great course!
Terri Salazar-Rodriguez
(None at None)
Abundance of valuable information, links provided for additional info, slides very helpful. Ms. Lambert always gives info in a way that is easy to understand, but is not dumbed-down.
Anonymous
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I enjoyed this course. "Real life" examples were given instead of covering only how the laws read. I found this helpful in how I currently process support orders and garnishments.
Maria Lydia Aurora Ganac
( at Roth Staffing)
Very informative, excellent training material on the priorities of deducting the employee's paycheck for child support, medical support, arrears, IRS Levies and others.
KERREY LYNCH
(HR Director at Rippeon Equipment)
This was a great course! I learned about the e-IWO option which could be very useful for my company as we have times where we work remote. Great information!
Anonymous
(Payroll Manager)
This course was a great refresher on Child Support orders. I appreciated the detail on priority and the walk through of calculations for special situations.
Anonymous
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There is a lot more involved with Child Support than I initially thought. This was a very helpful program. The presenter was engaging and easy to follow.
Anonymous
(Payroll Specialist)
A go-to course for someone in payroll that processes garnishments. Excellent teacher. Clear instruction. Download the PDFs and use them as a reference!
christle madding
(payroll manager at lippert components)
This course was very knowledgeable about child support laws and how to handle specific situations. The interstate law portion was especially helpful
Anonymous
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This instructor is always great at explaining payroll topics, and covering areas that are confusing or specific items to pay special attention to.
Celeste Houston
(VP of Payoll at Stratus.hr)
This speaker went in to much greater detail than I expected. I was surprised with how much I actually learned with this training. Very enjoyable.
Anonymous
(Controller)
Whew....this is a confusing subject, especially when there are multiple orders and other garnishments. This course helped clarify calculations.
Anonymous
(Customer Service Rep)
great class, full of explanations and reasons with calculations. Totally get it and recommend this class to anyone who works with garnishments
Allison Justice
( at ADP)
great course on child support withholding orders, order in which to process orders and information on the electronic systems and its options.
Whitney Purinton
( at Lowe USA)
Excellent instructor. Great examples with informative information. Very useful if you deal with payroll and child support/garnishments!
Joseph McCann
(CPA at Joseph M. McCann)
Detailed information on the laws, regulations, and rules for processing child support payments presented in a clear and concise manner.
Anonymous
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This class is very informative, it gives a good overview of the subject material. I liked the help on prioritzing garnishments.
Sealtiel Alvarez Sanchez
(Shared Service Center Manager at Aliaxis)
I liked this class on child support. It gives you a good overview of requirements. It has some examples and exposition is clear.
Anonymous
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Very informative! I haven't covered this much since passing the FPC exam so it was a good reminder of all materials. tHank you!
Anonymous
(Accounting Manager)
Great Course! I really like this class a lot and I learned so much thing about the payroll deduction for the child suppports
Suzanne Foster
(Payroll Administrator at Martin Marietta)
This course was easy to follow and the instructor new their stuff. Again, Vicki really knows how to keep it interesting.
Catherine Castelow
( at CarMax)
A very detailed outline of compliance for support orders. Great information to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
Anonymous
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This was a very informative course. I was unaware of some of the orders in which payroll should process child support.
Anonymous
(Payroll Specialist)
All of Vicki's courses are recommended. She explains everything in detail and simple to follow. Gives great examples.
Kevin Unger
( at American Woodmark)
An excellent and extremely thorough overview of child support rules, regulations, and payroll processing guidelines.
Sandy Atkinson
( at Aramark)
Great course for those new to child support. A good refresher for those of us who have been doing this a long time.
Anonymous
(Payroll Analyst)
This is a very informative course on child support laws and limits. Gives good examples that are easy to understand.
Anonymous
(Sr Payroll Specialist)
This course was very helful in touching up on my knowledge for child support orders as well as other garnishments.
Paula Neher
(Lead Accountant I at Pioneer Natural Resources)
Great refresher course for all payroll professionals. It is nice to have courses to go over information in detail.
Anna Poselenova
( at Junior's)
It was a really good refresh on the complex subject. Presenter was clear, efficient, covered a lot of material.
Anonymous
(Senior Payroll Associate)
A good overview of the rules and best practices for processing child support orders in the payroll department.
Anonymous
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These courses are presented in a way that makes the info very easy to follow. Instructor does a great job.
Anonymous
(Senior Payroll Specialist)
Great information.Enjoyed learning about the electronic options we don't currently use, but will look into.
Susan Cypert
(Accounting Position at Currently Seeking)
I enjoying listening to Ms. Lambert. She is a clear speaker who seems to know a lot about payroll laws.
Anonymous
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This class is a very good refresher course on processing child support. Vicki did an amazing job.
Tiffany Miller
( at ADP)
Another great refresher course for those that want to maintain their certificate and compliance.
Anonymous
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Great class. I have been out of payroll for quite a while. Was really a great refresher course.
Anonymous
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The case material is detailed and well covered. It covers every aspect of child support area.
Anonymous
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Really enjoyed this refresher course on child support. It helped me to stay informed. Thanks!
Anonymous
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Great information provided. Enjoyed the format. The test was representative of the material.
Sue Norton
( at Alight Solutions)
great course...really helps define rules and regulations to ensure we are handling correctly.
Anonymous
(Payroll Consultant)
Always good information and important to stay current on Child Support regulations and laws.
Anonymous
(Payroll Manager NA)
It was very clearly and effectively communicated. The information was direct and concise.
Dawn Hickmon
(Payroll Manager at WSSCWater)
The calculations are the defining moment. Would like more information on IWO process.
Sarah Emery
( at Questco)
Very easy to listen to, very easy to understand. Speaker was clearly knowledgeable.
Anonymous
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lots of new process and regulations since I started payroll 20 years ago- great info
Tim Lacine
(Former Controller at Compass Group USA)
Very nicely presented. The teacher broke down the sections into bite-sized pieces.
Milenie Thompson
(GL Programmer at Paylocity Corporation)
The instructor is very pleasant and goes at a good pace. The material is relevant.
Mary Lawley
(Payroll Training Manager at QUESTCO COMPANIES)
The instructor is always precise and so informative. I enjoy her classes very much
Anonymous
(VP)
Excellent presentation and information was very helpful and the clear information
Cammy Dollins
(Payroll Coordinator at Laclede Electric Cooperative)
As usual, very useful information. Everyone in payroll should take this course.
Anonymous
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This course was excellent...so informative on both a business and personal note.
Catherine Antonucci
(Sr Manager, Payroll & HRIS at Regency Centers)
This was a great refresher course. Vicki did a great presentation, as always.
Carolyn Mattix
(payroll mgr at Home)
This course is so helpful and very informative. It clarifies many gray areas.
Anonymous
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The course had a lot of valuable information and was presented very well.
Derek Ettinger
( at GP Fund Solutions, LLC)
Very thorough. Great course for those working in or supervising payroll.
Erika Alpiste
( at ADP)
Very good course on supporting orders and basics. Highly recommendable.
Anonymous
(Payroll Tech Lead)
The course gave me the tools I needed to keep my knowledge up to date.
Anonymous
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Very thorough... appreciated the examples and notes to other resources
Lisa Buchanan
(Business Analyst at iSolved)
Vicki always presents material in a clear and understandable manner.
Anonymous
(Payroll Administrator)
Great course. It was Really informative. I definitely Learned a lot.
Dinita Wilbourn
( at Turnitin, LLC)
Good course for those intersted in how child support deductions work.
KIM MILLER
( at Miller's Mowing & More)
Vicki Lambert is an awesome teacher! She keeps things interesting!
Christina Wolfe
(Payroll & Benefits Coordinator at Canterbury Park)
Easy to understand course, great refresher on child support orders.
Leon Klipple
( at PPL EU Services Corp)
Informative and helpful in my job. Tough topic to stay on top of.
Anonymous
(sr payroll specialist)
This course has a lot of information, details and great examples.
Anonymous
(ESR)
Good course that runs through the history, laws, and calculations
Anonymous
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I really learned a lot about child support through this webinar.
Anonymous
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Very informative class and instructor was very knowledgeable.
Amanda Hamner
( at ADP)
I hate completing this section. Please stop wasting my time.
Anonymous
(Payroll Administrator)
Vicki is very knowledgeable and the materials were excellent.
Amy Lyle
( at Denbury Resources)
Very interesting and informative class. I really enjoyed it.
Anonymous
(Payroll and Benefits Manager)
Thanks Vicki always great content and perfectly explained.
Anonymous
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Good information and context. Would use this in the future.
This course was excellent - Vickie Lambert great teacher.
Anonymous
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Thank you for the class. It was helpful and informative.
Anonymous
(Payroll Manager)
This was very informative and full of great information.
Anonymous
(Payroll Specialist)
Good refresher and update on child support rrquirements
Tory Dolecek
( at Advansix Inc.)
Great content...good review for staying in compliance.
Anonymous
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Great explanation of process. Enjoyed the speaker.
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate
No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.
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