Disability Benefits Garnishment Protection

Summary

Disability benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are generally protected from garnishment by credit card companies in Nebraska. Exceptions to this protection include federal debts, taxes owed to the IRS, and child support or alimony obligations. If you do not have any of these obligations, your disability benefits should remain safe from garnishment. If you have further questions or need more information, consider consulting with a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Hi ****! What legal issue are you dealing with today? Let me know so I can provide you with some helpful information.
A credit card company suing me n I want to know if they can take my disability
Hi ****! In Nebraska, disability benefits are generally protected from creditors. Here are some points to consider:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are protected by federal law.
- Creditors typically cannot garnish these benefits for credit card debt.
- However, exceptions exist for certain federal debts.
Do you need more information on protecting your benefits?
It's a credit card company...can they take money from my disability
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In Nebraska, disability benefits are generally protected from creditors. Here are some points to consider:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are protected by federal law.
- Creditors typically cannot garnish these benefits for credit card debt.
- Exceptions exist for federal debts, taxes, or child support.
If you need more information on safeguarding your benefits, feel free to ask!
What exceptions?
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In Nebraska, exceptions to the protection of disability benefits include:
- Federal debts (e.g., student loans)
- Taxes owed to the IRS
- Child support or alimony obligations
These can potentially lead to garnishment. If you need further details, let me know!
I don't have none of this.so is my disability safe.
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Yes, ****, if you don't have any federal debts, tax obligations, or child support/alimony obligations, your disability benefits should be safe from garnishment by credit card companies. If you have any other questions or need more information, feel free to ask!
Thank you very much.
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It seems like your disability benefits are safe from garnishment by credit card companies in Nebraska, as long as you don't have federal debts, tax obligations, or child support/alimony obligations. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!