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20 CFR §404.1820

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  1. (a)General. We shall not certify payment to—
    1. (1)Any person designated as your assignee or transferee; or
    2. (2)Any person claiming payment because of an execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, or because of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding against or affecting you.
  2. (b)Enforcement of a child support or alimony obligation. If you have a legal obligation to provide child support or make alimony payments and legal process is issued to enforce this obligation, the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section do not apply.