This undated memorandum may provide useful background for lawyers whose clients receive Veterans’ Disability Benefits and for lawyers whose clients want to collect child support from someone who receives Veterans’ Disability Benefits.
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This undated memorandum contains information for lawyers whose clients receive Veterans' Disability Benefits and for lawyers whose clients want to collect child support from someone who receives Veterans' Disability Benefits.
Dear Jim,
How much can be garnished from a VA disability check in the state of Illinois for 4 children? Is it a percentage or just the amount the VA allocates for the children that is added to the check? Thank you for your time!
Reply:
VA payments can't be garnished. There is a process known as apportionment that the VA will consider if you apply for it.
The amount is based on a formula of how much the veteran owes (by the order of a court) and his resources. The VA will always protect the interests of the veteran as they consider apportionment actions. He will be left enough to live on if VA apportions any money.
You can read more about apportionment here https://www.vawatchdog.org/divorce-alimony-child-support.html
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