NYs Child Support Income Withholding

ocse.acf.hhs.gov, Dec 05, 2005

Office Of Child Suport Enforcement


What term(s) does your State use to refer to income withholding (e.g., wage withholding)?

Income executions for support enforcement (issued by child support units); income deduction orders for support enforcement (issued by the courts).

What types of income specifically cannot be withheld, if any?


Public assistance benefits paid pursuant to the social services law and federal supplemental security income.

Does your State have any limits on income withholding in addition to the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA) limits?

Yes, Additional amount deducted for arrears payments capped at 40% of disposable income.

Can a direct income withholding be sent to any of the following in your state: employer, financial institution (explain what institutions), Bureau of Workers Compensation, or other income payor?

Income withholding can be issued against any form of income including periodic or lump sums or benefits including unemployment and workers compensation and disability but excluding SSI and public assistance. (Section 5241 Civil Practice Law and Rules).