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Can unemployment benefits can be garnished by outstanding judgment?
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Yes, in the majority of U.S. states unemployment benefits are not exempt from creditor judgment action. The usual amount is 10% of the expendable income.
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I'm going through this right now and my brother in law is a lawyer. In the state of Michigan they can only withhold your unemployment benefit checks if is for child support or spousal. It is unearned income!yes it can
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