This is a PDF format version of a Garnishments and Involuntary Allotments Legal Questions and Answers. The Questions answered are as follows:
- May spousal support and/or child support be withheld from a servicemember’s pay in order to enforce a court order for support?
- What is garnishment?
- What is an involuntary allotment?
- What pay is subject to garnishment and involuntary allotment?
- How do I start a garnishment proceeding for support?
- How do I start an involuntary allotment?
- What information is necessary to ensure processing by DFAS?
- How much of an individual’s pay may the court garnish or involuntarily withhold?
- How can I stop a garnishment or involuntary allotment?
- Where can I obtain more information about income withholding?
NOTE: This document is in PDF format
