It means you must withhold part of your employee's pay to cover money they owe in a civil lawsuit (a judgment). This is sometimes called wage garnishment.California law provides how much earnings to withhold, if any, for different amounts of disposable earnings and different pay periods, and takes into. This guide contains forms and instructions used to explain why some or all of the wages the creditor wants to garnish should be exempt. The IWO will list a specific amount of current child support to be withheld from the paying parent's wages each month. The Goralka Law Firm helps clients in Sacramento and the surrounding areas with their Business, Tax, and Estate Planning needs. The Withholding Services and Compliance Section handles the withholding. The phone number for assistance and information is (888) 792-4900. Priority: Withholding for support has priority over any other legal process under State law against the same income. (USC 42 §666(b)(7)).