The courts ordered Colton to pay 25 percent of his gross monthly income as child support. Additionally, the court ordered Colton's employer to automatically withhold 25 percent of his wages and send a check in that amount to Sally. This mode of providing alimony to Sally is stipulated by the ________.

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The Family Support Act of 1988 outlines the provisions for automatic income withholding for child support payments. This act allows for court-ordered wage withholding to ensure that child support payments are made regularly and on time. The Defense of Marriage Act and Marriage Protection Act pertain to issues of same-sex marriage and the Equal Protection Clause is a constitutional provision that prohibits discrimination based on characteristics such as race, gender, and nationality. None of these acts relate to the specific provision of automatic wage withholding for child support payments.

The Courts Ordered Colton to Pay 25 Percent of His