Delaware § 8803 - Garnishment and assignment of benefits prohibited.
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§ 8803. Garnishment and assignment of benefits prohibited.
Except for orders of the Delaware Family Court for a sum certain payable on a periodic basis, the benefits provided by this chapter shall not be subject to attachment or execution and shall be payable only to the beneficiary designated and shall not be subject to assignment or transfer.
64 Del. Laws, c. 445, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 337, § 2;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 8803
What does Delaware Code § 8803 cover?
Section 8803 ("Garnishment and assignment of benefits prohibited.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 8803?
A common citation format is "Delaware Code § 8803" (Delaware). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 8803 apply to my situation?
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