Forced Employment For Disability

Summary

In New Hampshire, child support obligations consider a parents ability to pay. SSI benefits are generally exempt from garnishment for child support. If you cannot afford the current child support amount due to your disability, you may request a modification based on your financial circumstances. Contact the New Hampshire Family Division Court for more information.

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I would like to know if a family court judge can force somebody on disability to get a job
What is the nature of the disability and the context in which the judge is asking this?
I am on ssi for bipolar disorder, ptsd, and social anxiety disorder. The judge is considering making me get a job to pay child support. I have been on ssi for 9 years. I have doctors notes to explain my disability
What is the current arrangement for child support and are you able to meet it with your SSI benefits?

General Information:
- In New Hampshire, child support obligations typically consider a parent's ability to pay.
- Contact: New Hampshire Family Division Court, (*) *-*.
It is only * dollars a week but i cannot afford it after rent and bills
What is your monthly income from SSI and your monthly expenses?

General Information:
- In New Hampshire, child support can be modified based on change in financial circumstances.
- Contact: New Hampshire Family Division Court, (*) *-*.
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General Information:
- In New Hampshire, SSI benefits are generally exempt from garnishment for child support.
- Contact: New Hampshire Family Division Court, (*) *-*.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with your situation.
* dollars. * dollars