Arizona Income Withholding Order for Independent Contractors (Garnished Wages)

Visit the full page: https://www.chmlaw.com/income-witholding-order-independent-contractors/ Income withholding orders (IWOs) are a cornerstone of Arizona’s child support and spousal maintenance system. Yet many business owners pause when the person named in the order is not an employee but a 1099 contractor. Does that difference change your duty to withhold? This article answers that question and explains the steps Arizona companies must take to stay on the right side of the law. Arizona law is clear: if your company pays money to the person who owes support, you count as a “payor,” and you must honor a valid IWO. Failing to do so can expose your business to liability for the unpaid support and even contempt of court. On the other hand, timely compliance limits your risk and protects you from lawsuits by the contractor who owes support. Colburn Hintze Maletta Family Law Attorneys [phone] www.chmlaw.com Address: 2150 E. Highland Ave, Suite 212, Phoenix, AZ 85016