2006-10-03 05:17:25 · 7 answers · asked by sonomarobert 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
They can chase you until you tell them to stop. They cannot garnish your benefits and if your benefits is the only income you have, you're probably judgment proof. The Anti-Assignment clause of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §407(a), states that a person's entitlement to Social Security payments shall not "be subject to execution, levy, garnishment, or other legal process." There is an exception to this regarding student loans.
You should probably contact a credit counseling agency in your area.
2006-10-03 14:36:36 · answer #1 · answered by althegrrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only debts to the Government, like if you collected welfare or owe back child support. They won't garnish your checks for bad debts like credit cards, medical bills, etc..
2006-10-03 05:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, they can take Council Tax, Fines and Child Support direct from benefits.
2006-10-03 05:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by NJP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad just got approved for SSI. He was informed that no one can touch his SSI income for debts. Nor can his monthly payments be garnished.
2006-10-03 05:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by kim_in_craig 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO but they should !!
How dare some people go through life screwing over others then expect to get off scott free! These people who do this will get what they have coming one way or another so live your life respecting others and yours will get only better!
Shame on ALL you who are NOT paying what you owe others!!!
2006-10-03 05:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not think so, but pay what you owe.
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2006-10-03 05:26:49 · answer #6 · answered by tmthyh 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.ssa.gov
2006-10-03 05:19:13 · answer #7 · answered by Neka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋