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    marketta30 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 7, 2008, 08:36 PM
    SSI and childsupport
    My question is this can child support be ordered on someone who only receives SSI as income? And where would I find the law about this for Texas? If anyone can help me with this I would be appreciative.
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    Sep 8, 2008, 02:22 AM
    Yes it can, it is also one of the few exceptions to garnishment of a social security check. Go to the socialsecurity.gov website under frequently asked questions.

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    Sep 8, 2008, 07:59 AM
    Section 207 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 407) protects Social Security benefits from assignment, levy, or garnishment. However, the law provides five exceptions:
    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;

    So yes they can take it from your SSI become it is consider your income.
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