Is alimony subject to garnishment?

In North Carolina, alimony (also known as spousal support) is sometimes awarded as part of a divorce settlement. Alimony is money paid by one former spouse to the other to help provide financial support. The question of whether alimony is subject to garnishment depends on the type of alimony. Generally, alimony payments are not subject to garnishment. This means that creditors cannot take a portion of an alimony payment to satisfy a debt. However, if the alimony is being paid by wage garnishment, the garnishment is subject to garnishment. If the alimony is paid under a court order, the court may decide to garnish the alimony for a variety of reasons. For example, the court may order the payment of alimony to be garnished if the receiving spouse fails to pay child support or if the paying spouse fails to pay taxes or other expenses. In the end, the answer to the question of whether alimony is subject to garnishment depends on the specific situation. If the alimony is determined by a court or is paid under a court order, then it is possible for the alimony to be subject to garnishment. However, if the alimony is paid outside of a court order, then it is generally not subject to garnishment.

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Is alimony subject to garnishment?

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