Can veterans benefits be garnished for child support?

Benefits paid by the VA, however, are specifically excluded with one exception. ... Thus, VA disability compensation received in lieu of waived military retirement pay may be garnished in order to satisfy ordered child support and alimony obligations.Mar 1, 2012 read more

For many debts, except for child support, your Veteran's Benefits are protected from garnishment. New laws require your bank to protect the money in your account equal to two months' worth of benefits. However, the state can collect child support from your bank account at any time, no matter how much money you have in your account. read more

When VA Benefits Can Be Garnished. Your VA benefits are protected from being garnished to pay unpaid taxes and most creditors’ claims, but in certain circumstances, VA benefits can and do get garnished. This is because the purpose of VA benefits is to provide support not just to a veteran, but to his or her family. read more

Many disabled veterans want to know if their VA disability compensation can be garnished for child support and alimony. The answer is yes, courts can and do write orders to garnish your disability benefits. However, the garnishment must meet very strict and specific guidelines. read more