Banks Using Right of Setoff to Seize Court-Ordered Spousal Support Funds
Banks apply right of setoff to checking accounts containing court-ordered spousal support arrears, redirecting protected funds to pay unrelated credit card debt. This practice potentially violates state exemption laws protecting support payments from creditor seizure. Vulnerable consumers receiving court-mandated support payments are left without access to protected funds.
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