A child support order is issued by the family court and establishes the dollar amount of weekly or monthly payments made by a non-custodial parent to financially support a minor child. Such an order is legally binding and the state may take measures to ensure that these amounts are collected. Usually, this is done by making payroll deductions from the non-custodial parent's paycheck. Since employers are required to report all new hires to the state, this makes it simple for child support orders to be fulfilled if the non-custodial parent has a regular job. However, some parents choose to work for cash or remain unemployed in order to avoid having their wages garnished. This strategy is not advisable since the state can also levy fines and citations for contempt of court against individuals who attempt to avoid paying child support. Any change to a child support order must be made through proper legal channels to avoid these and other penalties.