Can I sue my ex husband for pain and suffering?
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Can I sue my ex husband for pain and suffering?
Today, even though you can sue your ex-spouse, many courts are still reluctant to interfere with personal matters related to marriage, particularly when it comes to matters of emotional distress or mental anguish. These types of cases, therefore, can be very difficult to win. You can also sue your ex-spouse for fraud.
Can my alimony be garnished?
Exclusions. While each state has its own garnishment laws, most say that Social Security benefits, disability payments, retirement funds, child support and alimony cannot be garnished for most types of debt.
What bank accounts Cannot be garnished?
Certain types of income cannot be garnished or frozen in a bank account. Foremost among these are federal and state benefits, such as Social Security payments. Not only is a creditor forbidden from taking this money through garnishment, but, after it has been deposited in an account, a creditor cannot freeze it.
How do you garnish Social Security for alimony?
Process. If you owe back alimony, your former spouse can garnishee your Social Security retirement benefits by obtaining a judgment against you for the debt and a court order for garnishment.
Who can garnish your Social Security check?
The U.S. Treasury can garnish your Social Security benefits for unpaid debts such as back taxes, child or spousal support, or a federal student loan that’s in default. If you owe money to the IRS, a court order is not required to garnish your benefits.
