Garnishment Of Disability Settlements

Summary

Child support enforcement can garnish disability benefits and structured settlements in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, but not 100%. In North Carolina, the maximum garnishment is 65%, while in Pennsylvania, it ranges from 50% to 60%. Specific rules apply depending on the details of the settlement and the type of disability benefits. Consult a local attorney for precise guidance.

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North Carolina
In North Carolina:
- Child support enforcement can garnish disability benefits.
- Exceptions apply if the benefits are derived from Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
- Federal law (104a) may protect certain types of disability settlements.
Please consult a local attorney for detailed advice.
Can child support enforcement garnish a structured settlement with an income withholding order made out to an employer?
In North Carolina, child support enforcement can potentially garnish structured settlement payments. However, specific rules may apply depending on the details of the settlement. It would be wise to consult a local attorney for more precise guidance.
What type of paperwork does child support enforcement use to garnish a structured settlement
In North Carolina, child support enforcement can use an Income Withholding Order (IWO) to garnish a structured settlement. This order is sent to the payer of the settlement, instructing them to withhold a specified amount for child support. Please consult a local attorney for further details.
Can child support enforcement take *% garnishment of a structured settlement
In North Carolina:
- Child support enforcement can garnish a structured settlement, but not *%.
- By law, maximum garnishment cannot exceed *%.
- The exact amount depends on your specific circumstances.
Please consult a local attorney for detailed guidance.
What about the percentage in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania:
- Child support enforcement can also garnish a structured settlement, but not *%.
- The maximum garnishment cannot exceed *% to *% depending on specific circumstances.
- Consult a local attorney for detailed advice.