Can social security or other federal benefits be garnished to collect back alimony?
Federal law says that many federal benefit payments like Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income benefits, Veteran’s benefits, and Railroad Retirement benefits can be subject to garnishment. This means that these funds can be garnished to collect alimony and any arrears. More specifically, Section 459 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 659) allows Social Security benefits to be garnished to enforce child support and/or alimony obligations. Information provided by: Theodore Sliwinski, Esq. located at http://divorcelawyerofnj.com/ Go to: New Jersey Articles and Resources New Jersey Divorce Laws New Jersey: Start Your Divorce New Jersey Divorce Forum New Jersey Divorce Source Helpful Resources:About Divorce Source… Copyright All rights reserved by Divorce Source,Inc.
