In some community property states it is possible for a creditor to garnish the wages of either spouse even if only one spouse is the judgment debtor if the debt was incurred during the marriage. Such a garnishment would not apply in cases of child support or alimony. In non CP states only the spouse who holds the account is responsible for the debt. Spouse's are not responsible for their partner's debts that were incurred before marriage regardless of where the married couple reside. That being the case, a judgment against a person before their marriage could not be enforced against the new spouse. Please be advised, that if the judgment has not been executed, it is the debtor's responsibility to file the allowed real and personal property exemptions and other pertinent information. In such a situation, the non debtor spouse could not have his or her wages garnished, but in most states it is possible to levy joint marital bank accounts.
No, but arrears can affect her credit and joint assets.
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Virtually any income can be garnished as long as it isn't means tested, such as SSI or public assistance.
husbands income does not count and is irrelevant
Most garnished support is sent to a State disbursement unit. How quickly it's distributed depends on factors such as how quickly the employer or other payor of income forwards the garnished funds, the level of efficiency of the disbursement unit, whether there is an appeal pending in that matter, and whether the State is owed some of all of the garnished funds.
Yes, any form of income, other than needs-based income, can be garnished for back child support in New York. Money from a lawsuit or settlement is considered income.
No you do not have to work full-time. Working anytime will get your wages garnished. Child support even garnish wages on Day labor and temporary jobs. Income is income and they will take from any source of income you may have.
Possibly, yes. SS disability income may be garnished for child support. Supplementary security income alone may not be garnished.
yes you can but only by two at a time and they can not exceed 10% of your gross income.
No.No.No.No.
It's taxable income, so yes.
if my wages are being garnished can they still take my income tax check?
Get a subpoena.
Most garnished support is sent to a State disbursement unit. How quickly it's distributed depends on factors such as how quickly the employer or other payor of income forwards the garnished funds, the level of efficiency of the disbursement unit, whether there is an appeal pending in that matter, and whether the State is owed some of all of the garnished funds.