Iam 63 years of age, im disable an on ssi and retierment income of 800 $ pay 775. rent i owe 1100$ in back child support

Q:  can they take 300$ out of my ssi check ? i have not got a thing but the room iam in . if they do i have to live in the streets. i have canser, i had 7 mager opts and diabetic foot .hept c liver problems. my son is now 37 .

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i forgot to say the 1100 $ is a judgment against me from about 20 years ago .

A:  David's Answer: A garnishment can indeed be entered on your SSI check. That said, you probably fall below the "self-support reserve," which is the minimum amount the law states you must be left with after deducting the child support. You can make an application to SCU to reduce the amount of the garnishment - and if unsuccessful there, you may file a petition with the Family Court.  -- David Bliven, Westchester Child Support attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)