Florida § 440.22 - Assignment and exemption from claims of creditors.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 440.22 — Assignment and exemption from claims of creditors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 440.22. Assignment and exemption from claims of creditors.
No assignment, release, or commutation of compensation or benefits due or payable under this chapter except as provided by this chapter shall be valid, and such compensation and benefits shall be exempt from all claims of creditors, and from levy, execution and attachments or other remedy for recovery or collection of a debt, which exemption may not be waived. However, the exemption of workers’ compensation claims from creditors does not extend to claims based on an award of child support or alimony.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 440.22
What does Florida Statutes § 440.22 cover?
Section 440.22 ("Assignment and exemption from claims of creditors.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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 Florida § 440.22?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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