The consumer protection division is a department of the government that enforces the laws that protect people from losing their jobs, if their wages are garnished for child support or some sort of other legal action. It is not your boss' job to make judgment calls regarding your personal life. As long as you perform your assigned duties, he/she cannot punish you for a lawsuit. In addition, the amount that can be extracted from your paycheck is based upon a formula that limits the percentage that can be withheld. So, it is important to seek professional counsel if you have been sued or you have a case against someone else.