Is child support exempt from a bank levy?
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Is child support exempt from a bank levy?
My question is about the money in the account and what is exempt from the levy. We already know we can claim 75% of his wages that had just been deposited into the bank account but we were wondering if my child support which is paid to support my minor children is also exempt? I can not find it listed as an exemption. However, when I have searched on the internet about it I have found that most websites state that child support is one of the items exempt from the levy. Is this true?
Asked on May 30, 2012 under Family Law, California
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, monies deposited in a judgment debtor's bank account ear-marked for child support paid from the other parent under a court order is exempt from levy under a bank levy. The key is to not mix together child support payments with one's other monies when one is a judgment debtor.
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