NORTH CAROLINA Part 47

10. CAN THE OTHER PARENT'S PAYCHECK BE GARNISHED FOR CHILD SUPPORT?

Yes.Under North Carolina law, garnishment of a paycheck for child support may be ordered for up to forty percent (40%) of the net available pay.Garnishment is a court proceeding that requires a lawyer or the help of the Child Support Enforcement Office.Garnishment is allowed only if a court order for child support is violated; it does not apply if there is only a separation agreement.Wage assignment is also used to take child support directly from a parent's pay if there has been a prior child support order.