Opinion ID: 2507848
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Heading Rank: 10

Heading: SSD benefits

Text: In spite of the federal exemption, Congress has consented to income withholding, garnishment, and similar proceedings for child and spousal support enforcement from federal moneys payable based on remuneration for employment. [42] Under this exception, because the SSD program is funded from remuneration for employment, legal process permits enforcement of child support obligations through execution against SSD benefits. [43] Thus, as SSD benefits may be used to satisfy a child support order, these benefits may be included in a parent's gross income for child support considerations. [44] In the present case, the district court did not make specific findings of fact regarding the amount Amy receives under each benefit, nor did the court discuss Robert's financial circumstances, although the district court did direct Amy to obtain dependency benefits for the child. Accordingly, the district court abused its discretion when it declined to consider Amy's child support obligation.