I pay mine on the 1st and 15th directly to her. It is usally a little early depending on when we switch houses for the the week. On a side note I would be horribly offended if she turned it over to the state for collection and garanished my paycheck for it. It would be a final slap in the face to me. I understand why some need it done that way but my children are my responsibility and I take paying my extortion, I mean child support very seriously.