Alexa R. asked

⚖️  Law

Can my ex-wife, whom I was married to for 1.5 years, have my social security benefits garnished for unpaid spousal support? The SSA says they will not garnish my benefits unless I was married to her for at least 10 years. They also mentioned they can garnish for child support, which we had no children. She lives in New Iberia, LA, and I live in Arizona. I have tried to obtain an attorney multiple times but have not been successful.

February 27th, 2023

Bradley C. answered

Your ex-wife cannot claim social security benefits based on your earnings record unless you were mar...

February 27th, 2023

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