Can my wife get my VA disability if we divorce?
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Can my wife get my VA disability if we divorce?
The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act exempts VA disability benefits from being divided during a divorce. In other words, VA disability compensation is not an asset that a judge can divide as marital or community property.
Can VA disability take child support in Texas?
Many servicemembers believe that Federal law prohibits any and all garnishment of their VA disability compensation. VA disability compensation, however, can be garnished for domestic support obligations, such as alimony (“spousal maintenance” in Texas) and child support.
Can I get child support if the father is on disability Texas?
A parent can’t be forced to pay child support if his or her only income is SSI. Texas law specifically says that SSI is not income. If you were ordered to pay child support before you began getting SSI, you can ask the court to change your child support amount to $0.
How do I get child support if the father is on disability?
If you are awarded SSI, your benefits cannot be garnished to make child support payments. If you receive SSDI and have been court-ordered to pay child support (or alimony), your benefits can be garnished to satisfy your legal obligation.
What happens if the custodial parent makes more money?
If the paying parent earns a great deal of money, has other significant assets, or receives in-kind compensation like employer-provided housing, the judge may order a higher-than-guideline payment. The guideline amount is more than what’s needed.
