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In general, disability payments such as SSDI cannot be garnished under Federal Law - Section 207 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 407). Other property and assets may not be exempt from garnishment like SSDI / disability payments. The relevant section of Social Security law that covers the protection against garnishment as a result of a judgment is below. However, note that there may be exceptions as the federal government itself has special rights and remedies that are different than creditors.
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Sec. 207. [42 U.S.C. 407] (a) The right of any person to any future payment under this title shall not be transferable or assignable, at law or in equity, and none of the moneys paid or payable or rights existing under this title shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.
Social Security Law
Sec. 207. [42 U.S.C. 407] (a) The right of any person to any future payment under this title shall not be transferable or assignable, at law or in equity, and none of the moneys paid or payable or rights existing under this title shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.
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