Can my SSI or Social Security Disability benefits be taken to pay my debts?
Yes and no. Creditors who obtain judgments against you may garnishee at least a reasonable portion of your Social Security benefits to pay your debts. Although your benefits are deemed to be assets subject to bankruptcy, as a general rule bankruptcy trustees will waive them. SSI cannot be garnisheed for unpaid child support, but the amount of your SSI can be considered in setting the amount of child support to which you may be required to pay.
