Ex Parte Edmac McCall

We granted certiorari review in order to determine whether workmen's compensation benefits are exempt from income withholding orders and/or garnishment for a child support arrearage.

Orette McCall and Edmac McCall were divorced in 1974, and Orette was awarded custody of their minor child. Edmac was ordered to pay $50.00 per week in child support. Based on his failure to pay the ordered child support, the trial court, on January 17, entered a judgment against Edmac in the amount of $24,000, plus court costs and interest. In order to collect the judgment, Orette filed a motion for income…