Q: Can the state of Louisiana garnish my social security retirement benefits from arrears with no current child support due
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Louisiana cannot typically garnish your Social Security retirement benefits for child support arrears if there is no current child support due. Social Security retirement benefits are generally protected from garnishment by most creditors, but child support and alimony are exceptions. However, this mainly applies when there are ongoing support obligations.
If you have fully paid off any current child support obligations and are only dealing with past arrears, the state would need to take specific legal steps to garnish your benefits. They would need to prove that the arrears are still enforceable under state laws and take proper actions through the courts.
It's important to know your rights and the specific status of your case. You may want to seek further advice on whether the arrears are considered enforceable and what options are available to you. Keeping informed will help you understand how to best protect your benefits.
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