> [!info] Personal working space > This is my personal working space. The final version of this page is at: > https://atharkhan.com/glossary/wage-withholding/ Money taken from payroll before the employee receives it. For support, the order directs the amount and destination. ## Working notes Support withholding can cover current payments and arrears. It may begin with the support order, without any missed payments. [[Wage Assignment]] and [[Wage Garnishment]] are related terms, but ordinary debt collection has different rules. [[Cal. Fam. Code § 5230]] addresses earnings assignments. The parent remains responsible for payments due before deductions begin. > [!tip] Example > Trace the payment from employer to the State Disbursement Unit and then to the receiving parent.