Can the court garnish my social security benefits for alimony in the State of Florida

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SS Benefits are protected from garnshment by unsecured debt. One of the exceptions is child support, but I don't think alimony is an exception.

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Originally Posted by Rakusin Law Firm

Can the court garnish my social security benefits for alimony in the State of Florida

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They can be garnished. It's Federal Law, not State, so your residence in Florida doesn't matter. The Law is: " SSI benefits cannot be garnished, while social security disability benefits may only be garnished to enforce child and alimony obligations, pay federal tax and debts owed to the IRS, and pay debts owed to federal agencies.

So, if you owe taxes or IRS penalties, you can have your social security disability benefits garnished. If you have alimony or child support obligations, you can be garnished. If you have a delinquent student loan, your SSD benefits can be garnished. "

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Originally Posted by Rakusin Law Firm

Can the court garnish my social security benefits for alimony in the State of Florida

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Can't help but notice your screen name - are you actually with the Rakusin Firm? Represented by the firm?

I don't know if they would be happy about you using their name.