If social security is the only income can creditors sue the person?
151980
don't take their word on it - they can go after your house - check with a laywer immediately...
209700
You need a attorney that specializes in Social Security.
501317
Yes, they can. They must first sue you.
1017189
First of all, it depends on whether you plain to file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.  A Chapter 7 is a reorganization of your debt, usually without interest and, frequently, paying less than you actually owe.  Chapter 13 is a complete discharge of your debts.\n\nIf your retirement funds are in savings, stocks, bonds, etc., that money can and will be used.  However, any pension and/or social security you may receive are safe.  Under ERISA, these monies cannot be taken.\n\nNote to SHOSHIDAD -- bankruptcy is filed in federal court -- why would state rules apply?
250265
Possibly yes after a person dies the debt collectors go after the estate. So if her name was on the deeds the might be able to. It is something to talk to a lawyer about.
223879
I have heard of no such law, and would be very surprised if one exists.  On the othr hand, a civil creditor never has the right to garnish someone's wages (wages can generally only be garnished for child support or student loans).
910334
Yes, you can.  Anyone can file individually, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy only remains on the credit file for 7 years IF discharged (completed): it is referred to as a Wage Earner Plan, because the creditors receive a portion of the payments due to them.\nIf you prefer not to file bankruptcy, debt consolidation may be an option as well.
159837
Only if they are a secured creditor can they go after assets and wages. Most credit cards are unsecured debt. But, I am not an attorney, and you should really ask an attorney.
906448
Some states do all their enforcement adminstratively....so it depends on your state.  In my state we do obtain court orders to pay, but if the payer falls behind they administratively ADD an arrears payment without notifying either party.  So yes, it can be done.   There are some cases where CSAs allow the payer to pay without garnishing his wages, but again--if he fails to pay or falls behind--they will immediately send out the income withholding to the employer.  Please don't assume it was at your ex's request.  Agencies are under a lot of pressure to keep payers current or they lose 'federal incentives' to their respective agencies.  She very well may have been unaware of the enforcement action taken by child support. Check your state laws regarding child support at:\n\nhttp://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.htm
74119
In addition to all the information provided by the first answer you can also claim a mother or grandmother, etc. IF THEY LIVE IN YOUR HOME AND YOU PROVIDE FOR THEM AND THEY HAVE NO ACCOUNTABLE INCOME such a Social Security, retirement, etc.
134582
Yes, they can.\n\nThere are no state laws. Instead, wage garnishing is regulated by a federal law, The Fair Debt Collection Act.\n\nThis act requires that debt collectors treat you fairly and prohibits certain methods of debt collection. Personal, family, and household debts are covered under the Act. This includes money owed for the purchase of an automobile, for medical care, or for credit cards and other charge accounts.\n\nClick here to read the act and find out your right:http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpa/fdcpact.htm\n\nGood luck!
958679
If he was a minor or unable to manage his own finances,then the mother as the payee should be held responsible for paying back the money owed.He shouldn't have been receiving SSI benefits if he is able to work,it is the payees responsibility to report any income changes to SS immediately.\nYour best option would be to have HIM contact SS directly and speak to someone there.While I know you want to help,it really isn't your place to get involved since you are not directly involved in the case..He has to deal with this on his own.
160428
Less the laws are different there, as long as you are making the payments they will not take it.  Pretty much all they care about is getting their money.  But when a spouse or ex spouse files bankruptcy any debt will fall on the party that did not file bankruptcy.  So bascially he made it where you have no choice but to pay it or ruin your own credit even more.  Now keep in mind girly i am not a lawyer, but i have enough friends who one of them filed bankruptcy and not the other and that is how it worked. Seems the way most ex's like to get revenge is to file bankruptcy and lay all depts off on the other person.  You might want to double check, but i think most bankruptcy laws are the same across the US
725766
If you mean social security the answer is NO!\n\nThe only time any SS is deducted would be if they happened to make a lot of money other than SS.....
193603
You have to claim any income that you bring in.  If you got  a loan to help with living expenses, you would still have to report it.  If you receive disability or social security, you have to report it.  So, you definitely have to report workman's comp.  If you haven't yet, do it soon, or you may owe Social Services some money when they find out.\n\nAdded 3/22/06- I am appalled at some of the responses to this question.  How single-minded of you to assume that because this person collects food stamps that they are somehow of poor moral character (prostitution?)?  Also, how can you make the comment that because this person collects food stamps, that he or she is just getting a free ride off the government at your expense?  Did you not read the entire question..."workmans comp"?  Meaning that he or she was working, but due to unforeseen circumstances, was injured, and now needs food stamps to survive.  Shame on some of you!  I hope you never end up in the same position...only to have people virtually spit on you.
762665
Absolutely!  Just about anyone can sue anyone for anything!  Whether the plaintiff wins or not is always open to the decision of the court. \n\nIf you owe medical expenses they can sue you.  The judge, if he/she rules in favor of the plaintiff, there are several options available upon judgment.  A few of these area:\n\n1.  Attach (lien) of any real property (land, homes, etc.) In extreme cases you may be forced to sell the property.              \n2.  Garnishment of wages.\n3   Attach (lien) of vehicle (not usually done).\n4.  Interest and late fees.\n5.  Notices filed with public access in county recorder's office.\n6.  Credit  agencies always receives these notices.\n\nIt is always best if you can settle without going to court to arrange the payment of the debt.
478100
no. the only thing the bill collectors can do is try to get their money from her estate if she owned anything of value- such as a house.