Will Third Stimulus Be Intercepted by Child Support?

With the third check, if you're past due on child support, you can still receive your full stimulus payment. ... This holds true for any past-due federal or state debts: Your third payment is not subject to reduction or offset. However, private debt collectors may be able to redirect your payment to cover a debt.

Will child support take the third stimulus check?

While the first stimulus payment allowed garnishment only for back child support, the second payment had protections from garnishment completely. This third stimulus payment cannot be seized or garnished for back child support, but it can be taken to satisfy private debts.

Will child support take the $1400 stimulus?

$1,400 stimulus checks can be garnished for unpaid debts. ... If you have unpaid private debts that are subject to a court order, your $1,400 stimulus check could be garnished. The American Rescue Plan Act did not protect the one-time direct payments for people in those circumstances.