a portion can be deducted but not the whole sum
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Depending on circumstances, the maximum amount that can be taken would run from 50-65%. Why are you in arrears? If there is a justifiable reason, the possibility still exist to get a reduction, or at the minimum, having interest penalties set aside. See links below.
Yes, social security disability benefits can be garnished to pay alimony or child support obligations. The government allows up to 50% of your disability benefits to be garnished for this purpose.
In general, Social Security benefits are protected from being garnished or attached by creditors. However, there are some exceptions, such as for outstanding federal debts, child support, and alimony. State laws may vary on the extent to which Social Security benefits can be garnished.
If the debt relates to tax arrearage and/or child support then yes, SSD benefits can be garnished via a court order. SSD cannot be garnished for creditor debt.
In NYS yes.
No
SSD and other Social Security benefits are exempt by federal law from garnishment by judgment creditors. The exception is IRS garnishment for tax arrearages and court ordered child support. Private disability benefits such as WIC are generally exempt as well, but state laws determine if they are exempted in total or percentage. Social Security benefits can and are garnished for past due child support. SSI cannot be garnished.
no
Social Security Disability benefits are protected from most types of garnishment, except for certain circumstances like child support or alimony. Pension benefits are generally protected from garnishment, but can be subject to garnishment for specific reasons, such as unpaid taxes or child support.
" ... if your child is 33 ...?" Yes. (There is no statute of limitations on collecting past-due support.)
Child support is an obligation, social security is a source of income. They really have nothing to do with one another. If you are asking if she can garnish your social security, the answer is yes. Section 459 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 659) allows Social Security benefits to be garnished to enforce child support and/or alimony obligations;
No, Social Security Disability can not be garnished for anything. That is not considered earned income. So no one can garnish it. sorry
Under "Pennsylvania Exemption. and Non-Exemptions" in the Related Link below, unemployment benefits may not be garnished, except, like Social Security, for spousal/child support or taxes owed, etc.