In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. “Administration” means the Child Support Administration of the Department of Human Services. “Earnings” includes: any form of periodic payment to an individual, including: an annuity; a pension; Social Security payments; workers’ compensation payments; and unemployment insurance benefits; and any commissions or fees paid in connection with the obligor’s employment. “Employer” means any person who is paying earnings to an obligor. “Employer” includes a governmental entity. “Local support enforcement office” means 1 of the following that is responsible for support enforcement: a county agency; or a component of the circuit court for a county. “Obligee” means any person who is entitled to receive support. “Obligee” includes a state. “Obligor” means an individual who is required to pay support under a court order. “Support” includes: child support; spousal support; support of destitute adult children; and support of destitute parents. “Support enforcement agency” means 1 of the following that receives support payments under a court order: the Administration; or a local support enforcement office.