QUESTION
Can social security payments and unemployment benefits be garnished?
Asked on Jan 26th, 2013 on Bankruptcy - Michigan
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Husband is not able to work due to health reasons and wife just lost her job and hopefully will get unemployment this month and husband should be getting first social security check for early retirement in June. Can they garnish either one of these benefits?
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Neither benefit can be garnished. Do not mix them in a bank account, then they may be subject to garnishment they must stay separate from other types of income or money.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2013 at 2:22 PM
SS and unemployment benefits are generally exempt. But you should check with the rules in your state.
Answered on Jan 30th, 2013 at 8:05 PM