How does social security income affect child support arrearages?

Answer 1

If it is Social Security Disability Income or Social Security Retirement, CURRENT support can be taken from it, to a certain percentage (I don't know the amount).

Whether or not back support can be taken from it is unclear, and you would have to contact a lawyer or perhaps social security administration to find out.

If it is Supplemental Security Income, nothing can be taken from that, including current support owed.

Answer 2

NO!! Child support is arranged in civil court, Social Security income is essentially untouchable by civil authority. It can't be garnished.