Florida Income Withholding Orders (“IWOs”) are the default method for paying child support and alimony.  However, if you are a doctor, lawyer, executive, business owner, or other professional reaching an agreement through Collaborative Divorce or another method, you may be better off avoiding IWOs.

If you have helped build your family’s wealth in Tampa Bay or anywhere in Florida, you likely value privacy, joint control of outcome with your spouse (rather than a judge), and efficiency. The last thing you want is unnecessary government involvement in your financial life when you and your spouse have already reached a thoughtful agreement.

Let’s talk about why.

Quick Answer

In Florida, Income Withholding Orders are required by default for child support and often used for alimony, but when you reach a voluntary agreement through a private process like Collaborative Divorce, you can usually choose to exchange payments directly and avoid unnecessary employer involvement and bureaucratic complications.

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