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Under which condition(s) can the wages due a seaman be attached by the court?

Question 1 of 27070

Under which condition(s) can the wages due a seaman be attached by the court?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Seamen’s wage protections under U.S. law (46 U.S.C. and 46 CFR) • The meaning of attachment or garnishment of wages by a court • Public policy reasons for protecting a seaman’s wages vs. limited exceptions

💭 Think About

• Think about why the law gives special protection to a seaman’s wages. Are they meant to be easily taken for ordinary debts? • Which type of obligation is generally treated as more important by courts: consumer/credit bills or family support obligations? • If there is an exception to wage protection, would it likely be narrow (only one special case) or broad (many common debts)?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options relate to ordinary debts/creditors versus family support obligations. • Recall whether U.S. maritime law allows general creditors to attach a seaman’s wages, or if that is generally prohibited. • Verify which type of claim is usually considered a strong public policy interest that can override wage protection.

Question 1 of 27070

Under which condition(s) can the wages due a seaman be attached by the court?

For payment of creditors

For payment of monthly bills

For support of a minor child

All of the above