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They can take part of his SSD to satisfy child support but they are generally limited to no more than 50% of his income. There has to be an order of the court issued to get this amoutn and you can go back to the court and ask them to lower it based on his circumstances.

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Expert:	JD 1992
Pos. Feedback:	98.0 %
Accepts:	969
Answered:	12/2/2008

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Began practicing Family Law in 1992