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Q: Can student loan debt be garnish from social security benefits and are they exempt from bankrupt filing?
Andrew Bresalier
Andrew Bresalier
answered on Feb 6, 2014

A: Student loans are not dischargeable in a bankruptcy, regardless of their source. Generally Social Security is not garnishable; however, if the Student Loans were Federally Insured, they can garnish the benefits. Additionally, once the benefits are in a bank account, they lose their exempt... View More

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Q: How long does personal bankruptcy stay on your record?
Alfred Sanchez
Alfred Sanchez
answered on Oct 15, 2013

10 years.

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