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Yes. 

Anyone receiving Social Security disability, and subject to a child-support order, may have his benefits attached or garnished for child-support payments. The court that holds jurisdiction over the divorce decree and child-support order must first issue an order advising SSA, which will deduct the monthly amount from your disability payment.

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I think so. It is easier than arguing over the amount due though.......

If you receive Social Security your Child(ren) are eligible for benefits off your SSA claim, they pay 50% of your benefit amount (For ex.- Your amt. 850.00/mo, the child would receive $425.00/mo.) but your benefits aren't reduced any.  Now, if you receive SSI Supplemental Income, they can't take any amount and the child isn't eligible for any benefits.

Colleen

I always get so confused with SSI...does supplemental mean if you have a job you work at but do not earn enough at it?