Garnishment Order against Coast Guard Member's Retired Pay

B-192719: Nov 21, 1978

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A decision was requested as to whether payment should be made in accordance with a garnishment order issued by a Massachusetts court against a Coast Guard member's retired pay. Decrees in another State absolved the member of support for his wife. In view of the conflict between the two States' court decrees and to protect the interest of the United States, the agency should hold in escrow the amount required under the garnishment decree and forward the matter to the Department of Justice to take appropriate action to resolve the conflict.

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