(a)

1. (1) State law authorizes the withholding of workers’ compensation benefits for child support.
2. (2) Up to twenty-five percent (25%) of periodic payments or up to fifty percent (50%) of lump-sum payments may be withheld.

(c)

1. (1) Custodial parties and other state child support agencies are not required to open a child support case with the office to offset workers’ compensation benefits paid to the noncustodial parent.

2. (2) The commission will accept a lien, a notice to withhold, a court order, or a divorce decree directly from the:

   1. (A) Custodial party;
   2. (B) Other state agency; or
   3. (C) Private attorneys representing the parties.