Can my state’s child support division freeze my workers compensation paychecks?
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Can my state’s child support division freeze my workers compensation paychecks?
Asked on January 28, 2013 under Family Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In most circumstances, unemployment benefits are exempt from garnishment. Generally, only if the order for garnishment was for child or spousal support, or if you owe the state that is issuing the unemployment benefits, would they qualify for garnishment.
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