According to the Related Link below, your unemployment benefit cannot be garnished before receiving it but, apparently the account it's deposited in, can be, especially if it is commingled with other funds.
Typically you cannot garnish unemployment, unless it is for spousal or child support.
no. the only things that can garnish your wages is federal and state.
No, a creditor cannot garnish unemployment benefits. Under Federal law, unless it's a judgment for spousal or child support, neither unemployment nor worker's compensation can be garnished.
yes
how can I stop a wage garnishment
No. The only garnishment allowed against unemployment benefits are spousal and child support.
Maybe; best see a lawyer.
Generally speaking, most states only allow garnishment from unemployment compensation for spousal or child support. Check with your local state unemployment office for clarification.
yes, but you need to get it modified. see links below
no, only up to 55% see links below
I've had an unemployment overpayment in Iowa for nearly 10 years and have never had any of my wages garnished.
They sure can in Michigan if it is a court ordered child support payment.