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Can social security back pay be garnished for child support arrears if so what Percentage can be taken?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes, and because this is back pay and not the current benefit, I believe it's possible that the State could take it all.
If this involves SSD, than no as there's also an SSD retroactive child benefit check.
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Can disability benefits be garnished in Arizona?
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