Can child support take all of my lump sum backpay from social security?
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Can child support take all of my lump sum backpay from social security?
Asked on January 12, 2013 under Family Law, West Virginia
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In the event that there is a child support order in place against you and you have not adhered to it, the court can issue an order allowing a levy with the Social Security Administration as to your monthly social security payments for what is due on child support arrears under the laws of all states in this country.
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