Garnishing Social Security benefits

Posted on October 1st, 2012 by Patrice Denman

Can Social Security benefits be garnished, levied or otherwise withheld by the Federal government? There are a number of circumstances when the Federal government can garnish Social Security benefits. Social Security will garnish benefits: To enforce child support or alimony obligations under 42 USC 659. To enforce a valid garnishment for court-ordered victim restitution under …

Spousal Support

Posted on September 15th, 2009 by Patrice Denman

Painesville Spousal Support Lawyer The state of Ohio recognizes the mutual responsibility for support between spouses. An order for alimony (spousal support) is designed to allow both spouses, after divorce, to maintain as nearly as possible the lifestyles they experienced during the marriage. If you or your spouse will be requesting temporary spousal support during …